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Enroll at Advance

Want a better future?

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Do you live in 38126 or 38106? Are you 18 or older? 

Advance Memphis has programs and classes to help you

  • Get a job and keep a job.
  • Learn to budget your money
  • Earn forklift certification
  • Start a business.
  • Certified anger management and addiction recovery meetings are available.

Registration requires a photo ID and one proof of residence in 38126 or 38106.  

To find out more and to register, call 901.543.8525 or stop to see us at 769 Vance Avenue.

PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION WHEN IT MEETS
Work Life 4-week job readiness class for those who are unemployed or underemployed. The class focuses on finding dignity through work and overcoming personal roadblocks to attaining long-term employment. Mock interviews, resume-writing, and paid work experiences are included in the course. Graduates may go to work almost immediately through Advance Memphis Staffing.Call 901.543.8525 and ask for Bryce or Jonathan to get started in the next class! FEB.. 8 – MAR. 10, 2021
Faith & Finances 12 week class on budgeting and saving. Graduates qualify for a matched savings account (IDA) which allows participants to save for an asset (car, house, small biz, college). Call 704.681.2439 and ask for Bryce. APRIL 29 – JULY 15
Addiction Recovery Meetings Overcoming through Christ addiction recovery meetings are open to anyone struggling with drug/alcohol or other addictions. Ask for Cindy (901.494.9122) or Thelma (901.543.8525) Friday’s at 2:00 pm
Anger Management Court approved 8 week cognitive behavioral class that helps you look at positive responses to anger instead of negative ones. Call 901.494.9122 and ask for Cindy. Call for dates
LAUNCH Have an existing small business or a fantastic idea for a business? Want to take your business to the next level or make your dreams a reality? Come to our 10 week small business class. Call 704.681.2439 and ask for Jonathan. Call for dates
Forklift Training Employers all over Memphis are hiring forklift drivers. If you are enrolled in or have already graduated from the Work Life program (listed above) you can go through our Forklift Training program. Forklift certification classes are offered the last two weeks of every Work Life class on Tues., Wed., Thurs. (3:00 – 5:00 pm). Jobs are waiting! Call 901.289.3280 and ask for Al.  Call for dates.