PowerUp Program
Your plan. Your path. Your PowerUp.
A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO YOU UPSKILL YOUR LIFE TOWARDS FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR
YOURSELF AND FAMILY.
Whether you’re working toward employment, training, or stability, PowerUp walks with you every step of the way!
PowerUp helps:
- Create a personalized plan
- Build professional skills
- Prepare individuals for their career with expert training and support
- You access the community programs and resources you need so you can focus on reaching your full potential!
Participant Requirements:
- Be a resident of Meriden or Wallingford
- Be at least 17 years old
- Be MOTIVATED
- Be READY for positive change
- Eligible to work in the United States
Navigators
United Way’s qualified PowerUp Navigators will recruit and guide participants through their journey. Navigators will keep their clients focused while assisting them with the right needed wraparound services and resources to remain on course. Organizations are encouraged to refer Meriden and Wallingford clients to the Navigators. Meriden and Wallingford residents are encouraged to reach out to the United Way office if interested in participating in this program to be connected to one of PowerUp's Navigators.
Navigators will work on a one-on-one basis to help participants work towards and achieve their goals while providing support throughout the journey.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES OF GREATER MERIDEN
Nathalia Luna
Women & Families Center
John Johnson
Spanish Community of Wallingford
Jennifer Avila
Wraparound Support Services
United Way of Meriden and Wallingford connects with 14 nonprofit partner agencies and their wraparound services to target motivated workers who may experience the insecurity of unmet basic needs and meet these needs.
Program
Career Enhancement
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
Career Enhancement Support Services
Childcare
Boys and Girls Club of Meriden
Catholic Charities
Girls Inc. of Meriden
Meriden YMCA
Spanish Community of Wallingford
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven
Wallingford Family YMCA
Workforce Childcare Support
Childcare for Workforce
Childcare Support Services
Meriden YMCA Childcare Support Services
¡Adelante! America Youth Leadership
After-School Youth Services
Childcare Services
Domestic Violence
Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis
Workforce Supporting Services-Basic Needs
Food
Master’s Manna
MM Food Distribution for Workforce Support
Mental Health
Community Guidance Clinic for Central CT
Behavioral Health Workforce Supporting Services
Substance Abuse Support
TriCircle
Treating Meriden’s Workforce- SUD & Recovery
Transportation
Senior Transportation Services
Senior Transportation
PowerUp Sign-Up
Are you ready to work with a Navigator so you can start your upskilling career journey?
Signing up is easy!
Motivated individuals should call, email, or fill out the "Connect With Us" form below the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford office.
A member of the United Way team will ask motivated participants a few screening questions and will then place them with the most appropriate Navigator, who will further assist participants through their customized upskilling path.
