LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A $500,000 gift from JPMorgan Chase will help young adults in Louisville build a better life.
The combined $500,000 investment was awarded to Goodwill Kentucky and Volunteers of America Mid-States to help train skilled workers over the next two years, according to a news release Tuesday.
Goodwill Kentucky will receive $250,000 to support the Young Adult Opportunity Center's Thrive program, which helps young adults ages 16-24 by providing them with professional development skills.
The Thrive program's goal is to serve 800 young adults during the next two years.
Volunteers of America Mid-States will use its $250,000 award to develop a workforce development initiative. It will focus on helping unemployed and underemployed people, including those experiencing homelessness or in recovery.
A dedicated career coach will provide job training and offer support, including as transportation, work attire and documentation assistance. The goal is to train 150 individuals over the next two years.
"We know that our city's future depends on the skills and resilience of our people," said Duffy Baker, Kentucky and West Virginia Market Leadership Team Chair for JPMorganChase. "That's why we're deepening our impact by supporting trusted community organizations to help change lives, strengthen families, and build an economy that works for everyone."
The grant builds on JPMorganChase's Global Career Readiness Initiative. Since 2014, JPMorganChase has invested more than $1 million in Louisville’s SummerWorks program.
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