VIDA empowers Rio Grande Valley residents to achieve economic prosperity through market-driven training, resources, and career pathways. VIDA’s complete program model of providing the necessary support services, career guidance, intensive case management, and financial assistance, represents the key factor in over 90% average persistence rate success. Monthly case management sessions help students address and overcome emotional challenges, financial struggles, family and life stressors, which empowers participants to remain focused in completing their educational program and graduate on time. In addition, VIDA counselors infuse group sessions with soft-skills training such as general employability, resume preparation and interviewing, financial management, and study skills; these wrap-around services equip VIDA participants with the knowledge, skills, and commitment necessary to enter and succeed in the workforce long-term.
417 S. Ohio Avenue
Mercedes, 78570, TX
Accessible Location: No
| Type of Organization | Government |
|---|---|
| Categories | Financial, Post-secondary |
| Services offered in Spanish? | yes |
| Newsletter? | No |
| Child Care Available? | No |
| Age Range | 15-21 , 22 and up |
| Disability Categories | Developmental Disability, Genetic or Congenital Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health Disorder, Physical Disability |
| Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | yes |
| This organization belongs to these diagnoses | |
| Is this a statewide service? | No |
| Website | https://www.vidacareers.org/ |
| Contact Name | Victor Vasquez - Executive Director |
| Email Address | vvasquez@vidacareers.org |
| Phone Number | 956-903-1900 |