MDHA’s Work Readiness Program works with individuals to help identify their workforce barriers and advocate for their removal. One tool is the Revolving Loan Fund, a self-replenishing pool of money, utilizing payments on old loans to issue new ones. These no-interest small loans increase economic prosperity by removing fees and legal barriers for individuals earning limited to no income. They also prevent risky payday loans and support removal of various workforce barriers. These include payment of tickets, fines, court costs, expunction fees, eyeglasses for the driver’s license vision test, birth certificates, removing criminal record barriers and/or driver education costs that were cost prohibitive in obtaining a valid driver’s license.
If you believe you would benefit from this program, please contact the MDHA staff below to discuss your options.