EmpoweringFutures

Teaching essential car skills to uplift our community and prepare skilled workers for the workforce.

GOCAF is a youth and young adult employment-focused organization that aims to equip young individuals with the necessary skills to gain and retain meaningful employment in the auto and auto mechanics industry. Our program focuses on training youth and young adults in employment seeking and retention skills, as well as connecting businesses with qualified youth workers.

5.0 STRATEGY

GOCAF will implement a comprehensive training program that covers the basics of auto mechanics. This program will include hands-on training, theoretical knowledge, and practical experience. We will collaborate with local auto mechanics businesses to provide real-world exposure to our participants. Additionally, we will offer career readiness training, resume preparation, and job placement services to ensure that our youth are well-prepared for employment in the auto mechanics industry. We will also offer CDL training and Hazmat certification after the first year.

Trade Skills

Expanding to various trades for workforce readiness.

Community Skills

Teaching essential car maintenance and expanding to other trades.

A car body is positioned on a platform in a spacious, well-lit factory or workshop. The metallic framework of the vehicle is accompanied by a group of workers clad in matching uniforms, likely discussing or inspecting the vehicle. Overhead, there are large metal beams and lighting fixtures, indicating an industrial setting.

Car Maintenance

Learn brakes, tires, battery, and oil change basics.

A garage with a sign reading 'Auto Electrical' above the entrance. Several vehicles, including a white van and a flatbed truck, are parked in front of the building. A person is seen working near the vehicles. A green street sweeper or council vehicle is on the street in the foreground.

Future Workforce

Providing skilled workers for community and industry needs.

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GOCAF's monthly revenue for 2025-2026 may fluctuate due to changes in the economy. We faces challenges due to the weather, which can slow if not stop our progress.

The programs offered by GOCAF include:

1. Work Experience (WE): This program allows youth to gain valuable work experience by working 15 to 20 hours a week at community-based organizations and private sector businesses. The businesses provide work skills training, and GOCAF pays the youth's salary.

2. Job Shadowing (JS): This program enables youth to explore their interests in specific occupations. Businesses allow youth to spend a few hours each week learning about a particular occupation to determine if it aligns with their career goals.

3. Post-Secondary Education (PSE): This program supports youth in college preparation, occupational skills training, and vocational schools. Youth work closely with GOCAF to learn about various pathways to post-secondary education. GOCAF covers the cost of application fees for admission and preparation, with the goal of offsetting this cost through future donations.

4. Career Readiness Training (CRT): This program guides youth through aptitude and attitude assessments related to employment. Participants receive instruction on proper interviewing skills, reading and math remediation, grammar, communication skills, resume preparation, social skills enhancement, and office and telephone etiquette. Youth who complete this training are placed in a referral bank for local businesses.

5. H&R Block Tax Service (HR): GOCAF would like to partner with H&R Block to teach youth effective tax preparation for community residents. Youth earn an biweekly by preparing taxes, and a portion of their earnings is donated to GOCAF.

6. Hazmat / Osha cert (HO): Environmental Protection awareness GOCAF near future course with donations and sponsorship.

7.CDL (CD) GOCAF near Future Course with donations and sponsorship.

3.0 SERVICES PROVIDED

In the Kansas City, Missouri area, the GOCAF organization aims to address the employment challenges faced by youth and young adults. Recent statistics show that only 12% of high school seniors and recent graduates have gained meaningful employment, indicating a significant need for services that equip them with the necessary skills. GOCAF specializes in providing a range of services that enrich the lives of young individuals and increase their marketability in a skill-based society. These services include post-secondary education, life skills training, reading and math remediation, sports and recreation, GED preparation, civic responsibilities, service learning, and health services. By offering these programs, GOCAF ensures that youth are exposed to productive activities that enhance their communication skills, raise awareness about their health and community engagement, and emphasize the importance of education and career development.

GOCAF is a registered nonprofit organization in the state of Missouri. We receive support from the local community, charitable organizations, and corporate sponsorships to carry out our mission.

An assembly line in a car manufacturing plant with several partially assembled vehicle frames lined up. Robotic equipment and wiring are visible, emphasizing the mechanical aspect of the production process. The environment is clean and organized, with bright overhead lighting illuminating the industrial setting.

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