Description:
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Go!s year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours:
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
November 2, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
715 New Jersey
Lawrence, KS 66044
Mailing
PO Box 153
Lawrence, KS 66044
Contacts
Kristen Malloy
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(785) 842-3797
Fax
(785) 842-4628
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Dept. of Labor, various private foundations, donations, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Douglas County, United Way and gallery sales.
Description
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Goâs year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Participants must meet ONE of the following: live in a family or as an individual who receives SNAP or cash assistance; meets US poverty guidelines; has an educational disability; a mental health diagnosis; has lived in foster care; or has had involvement with the judicial system and other barriers to successful employment.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application and interview.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Dept. of Labor, various private foundations, donations, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Douglas County, United Way and gallery sales.
Description
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Goâs year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Participants must meet ONE of the following: live in a family or as an individual who receives SNAP or cash assistance; meets US poverty guidelines; has an educational disability; a mental health diagnosis; has lived in foster care; or has had involvement with the judicial system and other barriers to successful employment.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application and interview.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Dept. of Labor, various private foundations, donations, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Douglas County, United Way and gallery sales.
Description
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Goâs year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Participants must meet ONE of the following: live in a family or as an individual who receives SNAP or cash assistance; meets US poverty guidelines; has an educational disability; a mental health diagnosis; has lived in foster care; or has had involvement with the judicial system and other barriers to successful employment.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application and interview.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Dept. of Labor, various private foundations, donations, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Douglas County, United Way and gallery sales.
Description
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Goâs year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Participants must meet ONE of the following: live in a family or as an individual who receives SNAP or cash assistance; meets US poverty guidelines; has an educational disability; a mental health diagnosis; has lived in foster care; or has had involvement with the judicial system and other barriers to successful employment.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application and interview.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Dept. of Labor, various private foundations, donations, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Douglas County, United Way and gallery sales.
Description
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Goâs year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Participants must meet ONE of the following: live in a family or as an individual who receives SNAP or cash assistance; meets US poverty guidelines; has an educational disability; a mental health diagnosis; has lived in foster care; or has had involvement with the judicial system and other barriers to successful employment.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application and interview.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Dept. of Labor, various private foundations, donations, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, Douglas County, United Way and gallery sales.
Description
The Arts Train (TAT) is Van Goâs year-round, transitional employment program for young adults, ages 18-24. Designed to engage disconnected youth, TAT serves young people who have barriers to employment and educational attainment including, but not limited to: living in poverty, mental health diagnosis, aging out of foster care, pregnancy or parenting, court involvement, homelessness, or lacking a high school diploma. These youth often fall through the cracks and TAT provides paid employment, employability skills training and comprehensive wraparound services, all aimed at addressing their identified barriers, setting attainable goals and preparing participants for successful employment, educational attainment and self-sufficiency. The Arts Train provides nine months of paid, on-site job training followed by a paid, community-based internship matched with their career interests or skill set to help these young adults successfully transition to independence.
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
Participants must meet ONE of the following: live in a family or as an individual who receives SNAP or cash assistance; meets US poverty guidelines; has an educational disability; a mental health diagnosis; has lived in foster care; or has had involvement with the judicial system and other barriers to successful employment.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application and interview.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Douglas County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Douglas County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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