Work Preparation

Work Preparation Training

The Work Preparation Training program was developed with one thing in mind: to move families and individuals out of poverty and homelessness and to assist them in becoming productive and self-sufficient citizens within their communities. The objective is to develop and implement a comprehensive, replicable program to prepare low-income persons for the work world. Lazarus House provides classroom education, pre-employment skills classes, job training and ongoing mentoring. With this innovative program, these individuals will have the opportunity to increase their employment potential, learn how to effectively retain a good job, and/or expand their advancement potential with their personal employment experiences.

ESL

ESL training is essential for many immigrants who live in Lawrence to live fuller lives and get better jobs. We conduct English as a Second Language education as part of our Work Preparation Program.

SPARK*L.E. Cleaning Service

Lazarus House SPARK*L.E. Cleaning Services is an office & industrial and private home cleaning business. There is training specific to those tasks incorporated into our training program. However, Lazarus House emphasizes transferability of skills and advancement capacity through pre-employment, work maturity and basic skill's components. While employed at SPARK*L.E. Cleaning Services, the trainees are paid for 30 hours per week of work and 10 hours per week of continued classroom experience. SPARK*L.E. Cleaning Services provides on the job training and employment to enhance our trainees' skills and resumes.

Culinary Training

The Culinary Training program is a culinary arts training program for adults who are at or below the poverty level, who seek employment in the food service industry. Trainees receive eight weeks of high quality training in professional cooking skills, including extensive hands-on experience as an intern in a working kitchen.

If you are interested in learning more about our Work Preparation Training course, email workprep@lazarushouse.org or call (978) 269-5207. If you would like to be considered for one of our Training tracks, you can fill out an online application and the Work Force Preparation Coordinator will contact you. If you are interested in hiring SPARK*L.E., call (978) 682-1222 or (978) 682-2266 for a free in-office or home estimate. The cleaning company is fully bonded and insured.