Social Enterprises Provide Job Training for the Future
Stepping Stones Thrift Store customers find unique treasures to add to their collection, a perfect accent for their home, or a great new outfit inside our stores. But our thrift stores are so much more than a great place to find second-hand items.
The thrift stores also serve as a place for adults to gain paid on-the-job training. Adults who come to Stepping Stones to receive advocacy services, or others who may need a second chance, have opportunities to gain work experience.
After 40 years of serving local families, we know that it can be tough to get back into the job market if you have little or no experience. Our Employment Enhancement Opportunity Program (EEOP) serves adults who are ready to work and learn new skills through our social enterprises.
EEOP training includes growing in the following areas:
- Excellent customer service
- Point of Sale transactions and reporting
- Merchandising best practices
- Understanding and communicating Stepping Stones’ service information to customers
- Opening and closing procedures
- Proper safety and lifting
- Forklift/Scissor Lift operations
- Box truck operation
When someone graduates EEOP, they will have gained a variety of skills that they can use in the future at another job. Additionally, they have gained work history that will help them find employment in the future.
You can support EEOP and local families working hard to find freedom from all forms of abuse by shopping at and donating to our thrift stores. Because of you, advocates are available 24/7/365!
For thrift store hours and locations, click here.
Our Prescott thrift store located at 408 W. Goodwin Street, just off Courthouse Square!
Our Prescott Valley thrift store is located at 2651 N. Industrial Way, just off Highway 69.
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