Christopher Lamont Cosper Foundation Inc.
Lignting Strikes building futures program
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HArnessing the power of opportunity
Background:The organization began in 2019 in memory of
Christopher Lamont Cosper.Christopher’s passing teaches us the importance it is to seize the moment, fully realize all of life’s potential, and spark the power of transformation. His experience in workforce readiness ignited our passion to help others capitalize on their potential.
Mission/ Vision/ Purpose
Mission: "At Lightning Strikes, we believe in the transformative power of opportunity. Our mission is to spark new paths for underemployed and unemployed 18 and older men, women and veternans and formerly incarcerted populations through job readiness skills and support, enabling these individuals to build their lives filled with purpose, stability, and potential. “
Vision: “Empowering every individual to unlock their full potential and achieve career success”
Purpose: To provide workshops that help people launch a job or career and adapt to opportunities of the future.
Lightning Strikes When. ....
- -New beignnings are sparked -Potential unleashed -A Path is illuminated -Careers are ignited -Futures feel electric
How does underemployed impact economy of a community:
1. **Reduced Income Levels**: Individuals who are underemployed often earn less than they would in full-time or higher-skilled positions. This can lead to lower disposable income within the community, affecting local businesses due to decreased consumer spending.
2. **Decreased Productivity**: When skilled workers are employed in jobs that do not utilize their full potential, it can lead to inefficiencies in the economy. This underutilization of talent can hinder overall productivity and innovation.
3. **Increased Poverty Rates**: Underemployment can contribute to higher poverty rates, as individuals may struggle to meet their basic needs with insufficient income. This can increase the demand for social services and assistance programs.
4. **Labor Market Distortion**: High levels of underemployment can signal a mismatch between available jobs and the skills of the workforce. This can deter businesses from investing in the community or expanding, as they may perceive a lack of qualified labor.
5. **Economic Mobility Challenges**: Individuals who are underemployed may find it difficult to transition better-paying jobs, leading to stagnation in economic mobility. This can perpetuate cycles of poverty and limit opportunities for future generations.
6. **Impact on Community Services**: As more individuals face financial strain due to underemployment, there may be increased pressure on local services, such as healthcare, education, and housing, which can strain community resources.
7. **Social and Psychological Effects**: The stress and dissatisfaction of being underemployed can lead to negative social outcomes, such as decreased mental health and community engagement, which can further affect the economic environment.
2. **Decreased Productivity**: When skilled workers are employed in jobs that do not utilize their full potential, it can lead to inefficiencies in the economy. This underutilization of talent can hinder overall productivity and innovation.
3. **Increased Poverty Rates**: Underemployment can contribute to higher poverty rates, as individuals may struggle to meet their basic needs with insufficient income. This can increase the demand for social services and assistance programs.
4. **Labor Market Distortion**: High levels of underemployment can signal a mismatch between available jobs and the skills of the workforce. This can deter businesses from investing in the community or expanding, as they may perceive a lack of qualified labor.
5. **Economic Mobility Challenges**: Individuals who are underemployed may find it difficult to transition better-paying jobs, leading to stagnation in economic mobility. This can perpetuate cycles of poverty and limit opportunities for future generations.
6. **Impact on Community Services**: As more individuals face financial strain due to underemployment, there may be increased pressure on local services, such as healthcare, education, and housing, which can strain community resources.
7. **Social and Psychological Effects**: The stress and dissatisfaction of being underemployed can lead to negative social outcomes, such as decreased mental health and community engagement, which can further affect the economic environment.
Workshop
- Enpowering Lives, Building Futures:
- We strive to create pathways to stability and success by providing dynamic engaging and transformative job readiness information.
- Together, we foster resilient communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
- .We are dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge,, skills and confidence necessary to navigate their career paths successfully. Through personalized coaching and interactive workshops.
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