EnVision Center of Fort Worth

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The Fort Worth EnVision Center provides our community with a centralized hub for support in the areas of education, economic empowerment, character & leadership, and health & wellness. Envision Centers leverage public/private resources for maximum community impact through inter-agency partnerships with non-profits, faith-based organizations, corporations, public housing authorities, housing finance agencies, as well as, state and local governments.

Mission

EnVision Centers are centralized hubs that provide people with resources and support needed to excel.

Vision

To connect low-income households with a variety of resources and tools that offer pathways to economic opportunity and self-sufficiency.

 

Goals - Four Pillars of Opportunity

EnVision Centers offer support and measure success based on four pillars of opportunity.

Economic Empowerment

The Economic Empowerment pillar is designed to improve the economic sustainability of individuals residing in HUD-assisted housing by empowering them with opportunities to improve their economic outlook.

 

 

Educational Advancement

The Education pillar seeks to bring educational opportunities directly to HUD-assisted housing and includes partnering with public and private organizations that approach education in non-traditional ways on non-traditional platforms.

Health and Wellness

The Health and Wellness pillar is designed to improve access to health outcomes by individuals and families living in HUD-assisted housing.

Character and Leadership

The Character and Leadership pillar is designed to enable all individuals and families residing in HUD-assisted housing, especially young people, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens by encouraging participation in volunteer and mentoring opportunities.

 

EnVision Center Participation

Residents are able to engage with Fort Worth EnVision Center services in three ways, through a physical EnVision Center, by downloading the EnVision Center Mobile App and by visiting an organization that is a part of the EnVision Network. 

Jobs

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Job & Career Fairs

Envision Center regularly invites area company representatives to career and job fairs hosted at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center designed to inform job seekers of job openings and opportunities. We encourage participants to be prepared and bring a least dozen copies of  their resume and cover letter.

 

Summer Camp

Aspiring Young Lawyers Summer Camp

The Aspiring Young Lawyers Summer Camp introduces Tarrant County youth to the many roles lawyers and policy-makers play in our society.  The Camp is an opportunity for youth to observe and learn some of the necessary skills required to become future lawyers, judges and protectors of the judicial system.

Law lectures included topics such as Criminal Law, Trial Advocacy, Tort Law, Civil Procedure , Law School Academia/ Competition Preparation, Family Law, Immigration, Public Office and preparing opening & closing arguments for a mock trial.  

The camp is sponsored by the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth EnVision Center, and held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial

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Financial Empowerment

The Fort Worth EnVision Center teams up with area agencies to host Financial Empowerment seminars to educate the community on making positive decisions for financial stability and financial well-being. 

The emotional component of personal finances is just as important. When people feel more financially empowered, they feel more confident in making decisions to change the trajectory of their lives. Sessions include steps to help people to overcome financial roadblocks, increase their income, pay off debt, and save for their financial goals.

 

 

 

Tuition

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Tuition Assistance Program

Provides tuition assistance to eligible residents of Fort Worth and HUD-assisted housing for job training and short-term certifications. The City of Fort Worth Envision Center has received funding to assist income eligible residents who want to advance their education and employment. Education programs are offered through partnerships with:

  • Tarrant County College
  • Stone Academy
  • Goodwill Industries
  • CLC, Incorporated and.
  • Various Tarrant County education, civic, faith-based and community partners.

The EnVision Center negotiates the agreement with the education providers who will receive payment directly. No out of-pocket cost for those enrolled.

Step 1.Tuition Assistance funds can help with:

  • Workforce training
  • Short-term certifications
  • High school equivalency completion
  • Apprenticeships
  • Literacy education
  • ESL programs

Step 2.Participants may also be eligible to receive assistance with:

  • Books and supplies
  • Uniforms and clothing
  • Transportation
  • Laptops  

Maximum benefit limit of $4,000 per person

Step 3.Who is Eligible?

Participants must:

  • Live in a Tarrant County neighborhood or HUD-assisted housing.
  • Meet specific income eligibility guidelines including proof of household income.
  • Provide required documentation including picture ID, proof of citizenship, utility bills and proof of residency.

 

Step 4.Types of programs that qualify for tuition assistance

  • Avionic maintenance
  • Automotive repair
  • Beauty school
  • Commercial driver
  • Culinary skills
  • Composite bonding
  • Computer systems
  • Forklift driving
  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Manufacturing Skills Service Center (MSSC) safety training
  • Medical assistance including CPR/ EKG certification
  • Office careers
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training
  • Paralegal
  • Pharmacy tech
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Security installation 
  • Welding
  • And more!