Program Graduates
Upon successful completion of the Job Foundation program, graduates will have:
Completed 120 financial & leadership lessons
Completed a 6-month spending plan and a 2-week meal plan
Obtained a driver’s license
Obtained at least 6 months of combined work and volunteer experience
Opened a secured loan to start a positive credit history
Completed and pass exit exam at 70% or higher
Presented a reconciled Job checkbook register
Created a spending plan for long term savings
Complete FAFSA and one college application
The lessons that we have covered are purposely built to empower students to overcome key barriers that are common to breaking out of any disparity cycle such as transportation, employment, positive credit and housing. With education and experience in these areas, Job students leave the program on the path to financial security. These children have amazing families and teachers. The foundation staff, mentors and volunteers come alongside and serve as an extension of their village. Together, we continue the vision of “All People Achieving Financial Success!”
LeTonieo Davis-Nester
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $5,120
Plans after graduation: Either get a good job or go to college
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: How to save money, budget money and know my wants & needs
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: My mentor was the first person to teach me what interest is and how it works
Favorite Job Event: Playing basketball and swimming at Wellness Night, shopping trips when I was younger
Something I'm most proud of: The person I am right now
Favorite Color: Black and white
Favorite Food: Chicken
I want people to know that: I am a good person
Kaidajaha (Kai) Greer
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $5,763
Plans after graduation: I am going to work for one year and then go to college
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: I have learned about money, budgeting and impulse control. I know what to do for loans and banking in the future.
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: My mentor volunteered with me at the Humane Society. It was especially impactful since she is not an animal lover but she still did it for me.
Favorite Job Event: Laser tag in Middle School
Something I'm most proud of: The ability I have to empathize with others and help people
Favorite Color: Green, blue, purple and red!
Favorite Food: Chicken alfredo or ice cream
Hidden Talent: I like to listen to people
I want people to know that: I am accepting of anyone no matter your age, race, sexuality, etc. You can talk to me if you need to.
Trinea Monroe
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $4,340
Plans after graduation: Work
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: A lot about money, time management, being responsible, making payments on time
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: My mentor was there for me and guided me through it all
Favorite Job Event: Nature Day, Wellness Night and the graduation celebration
Something I'm most proud of: Finishing high school
Favorite Color: Navy blue
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
I want people to know that: I am caring, responsible and independent
Tiffany Nieman
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $3,698
Plans after graduation: Becoming a labor and delivery nurse or starting a business
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: How to manage money, save and spend
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: My mentor made me believe in myself and set high goals
Favorite Job Event: Nature Day and Wellness Night
Something I'm most proud of: My determination
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Food: Steak
Hidden Talent: I can play the flute
I want people to know that: I have overcome a lot in my life
Marshay Polk
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $3,515
Plans after graduation: Attend Hawkeye Community College and study Liberal Arts
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: How to manage my money properly and remember to spend on needs before wants.
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: I should strive for what I want and what I need.
Favorite Job Event: Nature Day
Something I'm most proud of: Graduating!
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Seafood
Hidden Talent: Dancing
I want people to know that: It wasn't easy, but I pushed myself and made it through.
Jachise Porter
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $3,197
Plans after graduation: Move to Arizona, go to college and become an orthopedic surgeon
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: How to manage money
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: My mentor taught me, learned with me and just took the time to be with me
Favorite Job Event: Laser Tag
Something I'm most proud of: Finishing high school
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Tacos
I want people to know that: I'm unique
Develle (DJ) Rambus
East High School
Savings Accumulated in our Program: $5,971
Plans after graduation: Attend Iowa State and major in Architectural Engineering
Something I’ve learned from The Job Foundation: Money Management
Something I’ve learned from my mentor: My mentor supported me and pushed me to be great
Favorite Job Event: Laser Tag
Something I'm most proud of: Getting accepted to Iowa State
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Chicken broccoli alfredo
I want people to know that: I am in the top 20 academically in my class of 159