Flex (Jobs Plus) program reports 263 enrolled, 74 employed and a $3M, four-year grant
Shahara 'Shay' McGee told the board Flex (the local Jobs Plus program) has enrolled 263 participants (exceeding year-two targets), reported 74 participants employed and said the program is funded by a $3,000,000, four-year grant that subsidizes rent increases as residents pursue livable-wage work.
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Shahara 'Shay' McGee, program manager for the housing authority's workforce work, described the local Jobs Plus program rebranded as Flex and summarized outcomes and supports for participants. "We launched in 2025... we are about a year and 0.5 into our program year," McGee said, and added the program's mission is to help participants reach a livable wage in the region.
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