Career Futures was originally founded in 1986 as a private, non-profit organization that is incorporated under State law and whose purpose is not to make a profit, but rather to further to meet employment needs in the community of Butte, Montana. Although Career Futures receives funding from State entities, it is not state controlled and is not owned or operated by the government. Career Futures is registered with the Secretary of State, has By-Laws, a Board of Directors, and a paid Executive Director and staff.
This has since grown to meet the changing demands of the workforce where the Agency has expanded to serve all adults and businesses within Butte and surrounding rural counties. Many of our services are available in the following counties: Butte-Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Granite, Powell, Beaverhead, and Southern Jefferson (Whitehall).
Career Futures currently operates the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Pathways Program and has operated the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work Readiness Component Program (WoRC) between 1996 and 2016 (evolved into the Pathways Program). Career Futures also administers: State Displaced Homemaker Program; and Workforce Investment Opportunities Act Adult (WIOA).
As a member of the Southwest Montana Workforce System – Career Futures, Inc. has partnered with State of Montana Job Service Offices, Office of Public Assistance, Montana Tech, Highlands College of Montana Tech, Butte Community Health Center, Spherion, Express Employment Professionals, Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce, Butte Local Development Corp, Anaconda Local Development, Anaconda Chamber of Commerce, Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce, University of Montana—Western, the Montana Apprenticeship & Training Program.
Career Futures offers Montana Career Information Systems (MCIS), Job Readiness, and Soft Skills/Financial Literacy Training Classes. In addition, there is a computer lab for job searching, resume development, and career exploration. Lab hours are Monday through Thursday 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm. Pre-registering for training classes is encouraged by calling 723-9101. All Career Futures services are free and open to the public.
| PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION |
| Pathways Program- TANF
State entity – MT DPHHS Services provided in 6 Counties: · Silver Bow · Deer Lodge · Powell · Granite · Beaverhead · Southern Jefferson (Whitehall) |
Participants referred to Career Futures by their TANF Social Services Specialists at the Office of Public Assistance.
The philosophy of the Pathways Program is that “Families are stable, able to work, and financially secure.” The goal is for families to be able to eliminate barriers based upon the Pathways Bridge Model which will lead them to self-sufficiency. |
| Pathways Program – TANF Non-Cash
Services provided in 6 Counties: · Silver Bow · Deer Lodge · Powell · Granite · Beaverhead Southern Jefferson (Whitehall) |
Subsidized Employment – the first 600 hours of new employment is paid by Career Futures
Education and Training – incentives to complete training. Money to help pay for training. Financial Literacy – Classes on budgeting, managing money |
| State Displaced Homemaker
State entity – MT DOL Services provided in 6 Counties: · Silver Bow · Deer Lodge · Powell · Granite · Beaverhead · Southern Jefferson (Whitehall) |
The purpose of the program is to intervene in an individual’s life prior to their depletion of financial reserves. |
| Workforce Investment Opportunities Act – Adult
State entity – MT DOL Services provided in 6 Counties · Silver Bow · Deer Lodge · Powell · Granite · Beaverhead · Southern Jefferson (Whitehall)
Partner with the Butte, Anaconda, and Dillon Job Services |
The purpose of WIOA Title IB adult program is to provide intensive and training services to individuals age 18 and older who are at or lower than a level of self-sufficiency.
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