EcSA is a success story in of itself. Here is a snapshot of how EcSA is impacting lives and moving individuals to self sufficiency.
Data points from 07/01/2023 – 03/31/2024
The EcSA Business Support grant program aims to support Black, Indigenous, and Latine businesses in participating in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) while helping job seekers acquire the necessary skills and experience to secure long-term employment. With $15 million in funding, the program provides EcSA business navigator services to help Black, Indigenous, and Latine businesses identify and access existing state systems that can help their company succeed, including customized workforce training programs and wage subsidies. The program also provides recruitment of local talent, hourly pay for training, subsidized on- the-job training, equipment purchases, and training by colleges or other providers. The program partners with local organizations and businesses to provide services to priority populations.
Volunteers are the heart of a community. Our volunteers are a valuable resource for our fast-growing, fast-paced city.
Our city relies on our volunteers for everything from staffing special event, such as Freedom Fest and Merry Main Street, to assisting departments with daily activities, such as shelving library books, filing records or using GIS equipment.
