Current Goals/Objectives :

It is the mission of Cowlitz Employment Support Services to provide holistic and culturally-responsive services to American Indians and Alaska Natives through guided pathways to housing, education, employment, careers, and self-sufficiency within all directions of their lives.

Services & Programs :

• Cowlitz Indian Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation (CITVR): Supported work experience, career, and education guidance, creating resumes, job readiness skills, job search, support services, work clothing and supplies, educational supplies, non-accredited certification /training opportunities, paid work experience, self-employment, wrap-around services, and holistic support.
  
  
• Cowlitz Career and Education Services (CCES): Career and education guidance, creating resumes, job readiness skills, job search, support services, work clothing and supplies, educational supplies, certification /training opportunities, mentorship program, paid work experience, self-employment, wrap-around services, and holistic support.
  
  
• Critical Transition Coaching (CTC):  CTC services include rental assistance, utility assistance, transportation assistance (bus pass, gas cards, etc.), employment and/or educational materials, moving costs, some legal fees, childcare, medical and/or dental expenses (medical equipment, glasses, necessary medications), holistic support, wrap-around services, youth support during their transition to safe and stable housing, strengthen youth and young adults network of support within the community, and budget classes/support.
  
  
• Independent Housing Assistance (IHA): IHA services include rental assistance, utility assistance, transportation assistance (bus pass, gas cards, etc.), employment and/or educational materials, moving costs, some legal fees, childcare, medical and/or dental expenses (medical equipment, glasses, necessary medications), holistic support, wrap-around services, and budget classes/support. Typically, IHA will assist clients with a deposit and the first month's rent.