The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)
The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) is an employment and training program specifically for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents. The program assists eligible participants with training, supportive services, barrier elimination, and job placement services for gainful employment in and out of agriculture industries.
Qualifications
Services are provided at no cost to farm workers and their dependents who are:
- Legal Alien or US Citizen and can show proof of residency in the United States.
- Worked 25 days or earned $800 or more from farm work within the past 24 months (proof of income required).
Farm Work: Having worked in the fields; on a ranch; in a nursery; or in a plant, processing or packaging fruits or vegetables, or other industry classification. - Meet income guidelines
- If male, are registered with Selective Service (if born after December 31, 1959).
Client Services
Services provided to program participants can include: Adult Basic Education, GED, ESL, and paid occupational skills training for demand occupations; On-the-Job Training, paid Work Experience, and supportive services while in a training program. Follow-up services for one year once employed.
Locations & Contacts
Services provided to program participants can include: Adult Basic Education, GED, ESL, and paid occupational skills training for demand occupations; On-the-Job Training, paid Work Experience, and supportive services while in a training program. Follow-up services for one year once employed.
RESOURCES
PPEP NFJP partners with a large variety of agencies across the state to leverage funding and to provide a vast amount of resources for needed services to individuals and families –this can include rental, utilities, food, minor car repair, other human services, and employment, training or educational needs.
EMPLOYER SERVICES
PPEP NFJP offers a wide array of Business Services, including:
- Access to qualified, pre-screened applicants
- Assistance in applying for tax credits
- Salary Reimbursements for One-the Job Training and Work Experience contracts
- Free Work Support for new workers referred by PPEP
- Post-Employment Support for employer and employee
