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FORWORD

Formr Workforce Development

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PROGRAM

Formr has launched a training program in San Francisco to expand career pathways for folks experiencing major barriers to employment. Our goal is to help people thrive and reinforce the road to self-sufficiency and success.

Please make a tax-deductible donation to help support our program.

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Please make a tax-deductible donation to help support our program.
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CAREER PATHS

The FORWORD program 
focuses on the following areas:

Carpentry

experience valuable basic skills of carpentry in the field of construction
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Carpentry

experience valuable basic skills of carpentry in the field of construction

Cabinetry

explore practical skills in cabinetry, including the advanced process of CNC machining
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Cabinetry

explore practical skills in cabinetry, including the advanced process of CNC machining

Furniture-making

learn the craftsmanship of furniture building with specialized woodworking tools
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Furniture-making

learn the craftsmanship of furniture building with specialized woodworking tools
CAREER

Start an exciting 
new career path!

STIPEND

Students receive a generous stipend for participating in the program.

RECOMMENDATION

Upon completing the program students receive a certification, a recommendation letter, and a connection to job placement partners.
CAREER

Start an exciting 
new career path!

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SUPPORTIVE FOCUS

The program concentrates
on the following areas:

Soft skills

reinforce soft skills that are critical for success on the job and in life, such as communication, teamwork, time management, punctuality, focus, patience, etc.
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Soft skills

reinforce soft skills that are critical for success on the job and in life, such as communication, teamwork, time management, punctuality, focus, patience, etc.

Financial literacy

managing expenses to be able to live within a sustainable budget
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Financial literacy

managing expenses to be able to live within a sustainable budget

Mental health support

breaking the stigma of mental health support and exploring the benefits
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Mental health support

breaking the stigma of mental health support and exploring the benefits

Sustainability

understanding the importance of environmental sustainability and the circular economy
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Sustainability

understanding the importance of environmental sustainability and the circular economy
ELIGIBILITY

Learn valuable 
life skills!

Working with a case worker
16 years old
Knowledge of basic English
IMPACT

Some of the lives that we 
have influenced…

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David M.

"What Formr has done for me allowed myself and others what I call felons overcoming resistance making that transition back into society a reality."
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Deshawn M.

“Finding a job was the toughest challenge I faced when I returned back into society...but thanks to Formr and their core beliefs, I’ve been gladly employed for over a year and I love what I do.”
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John D.

“When I first got out of prison I had a lot of anger and mistrust issues. [Formr]...let me work out my own issues in my own way and was always there for me.”
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Chris W.

“Formr has offered me an opportunity to chip away at, and heal from, shame and stigma. I was able to learn new skills and strengthen others I hadn’t realized were there. Formr allowed me to rediscover my own humanity and find that reintegration is possible.”
IMPACT

Some of the lives that we 
have influenced…

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David M.

"What Formr has done for me allowed myself and others what I call felons overcoming resistance making that transition back into society a reality."
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Deshawn M.

“Finding a job was the toughest challenge I faced when I returned back into society...but thanks to Formr and their core beliefs, I’ve been gladly employed for over a year and I love what I do.”
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John D.

“When I first got out of prison I had a lot of anger and mistrust issues. [Formr]...let me work out my own issues in my own way and was always there for me.”
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Chris W.

“Formr has offered me an opportunity to chip away at, and heal from, shame and stigma. I was able to learn new skills and strengthen others I hadn’t realized were there. Formr allowed me to rediscover my own humanity and find that reintegration is possible.”
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To be added to our list to receive more information and to participate in the FORWORD program, please email support@theformr.com.

Pilot program has limited availability.

Please make a tax-deductible donation to help support our program.

donate now
The FORWORD Initiative is being proudly fiscally sponsored by Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
Please make a tax-deductible donation to help support our program.
donate now
The FORWORD Initiative is being proudly fiscally sponsored by Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law.