Job Readiness Grants
If you’re searching for a new job to advance your career, our Job Readiness Grant provides up to $1,000 for skills courses or certifications. Applications are processed as soon as they are received.
- 202.675.6984
- helpinghands@hemophiliafed.org
Eligibility
- Have a bleeding disorder or are a carrier
- An adult between 18 to 64 years old
- Seeking assistance for a skills course or certification* (college courses will be considered)
- Cannot be a past recipient of a Job Readiness Grant, an HFA board member, an HFA staff member, or the immediate family members of HFA board or staff members
Applications must include
- Completed online application
- A brief statement of need explaining barriers to employment and how the specific course/certification will help you gain or keep sustainable employment
- Proof of a bleeding disorder
- Your resume
- Documentation of course or certification cost
- Reference letter (optional)
- Completion of the Learning Central’s Career Planning course (optional)
Example courses
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Scrum Master
- Communicating About Culturally Sensitive Issues
- Customer service
- Dog Groomer
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medical billing
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Manager
- Property Manager
- Salesforce Administrator
- SQL for Non-Programmers
- UX Designer