Employment is the outcome.
Transformation is the goal.
A rigorous, 6-week workforce development program equipping individuals to remediate barriers, discover their inherent worth, and secure lasting careers in the Cedar Valley.
The 100 / 100 Model
Transformation requires community and commitment. Momentum is not a resume-writing class; it is a holistic approach to life transformation. Over 6 weeks, cohort members commit fully to their own growth.
100hrs
In-Class Instruction
Intensive daily classroom learning focused on unlearning destructive habits, remediating personal barriers, and building the essential life skills necessary to thrive in a professional environment.
100hrs
Community Volunteer Work
Transformation happens in community. Cohort members put their skills into practice by serving the Cedar Valley, building their resume, discovering their inherent value, and establishing a positive track record.
The 5 Dimensions of Wellness
Our curriculum addresses the whole person, ensuring cohort members are fundamentally prepared for the demands of life and work.
Physical
Establishing healthy routines and prioritizing physical well-being as a foundation for energy.
Spiritual
Discovering inherent worth, purpose, and the resilience needed to face daily challenges.
Relational
Building healthy boundaries, resolving conflict, and fostering positive professional connections.
Financial
Practical budgeting, debt remediation, and understanding the true value of steady employment.
Vocational
Creating career pathways, from eduation to employment. (Interview prep, workplace etiquette, and mastering essential traits employers crave.)
Mining Cedar Valley Talent
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their capabilities. We intentionally recruit and stand alongside individuals facing significant barriers to success.
"Progress, not perfection."
The Momentum Business Network
We speak the language of business. By partnering with Momentum, local employers gain direct access to a pipeline of dedicated individuals who have completed our rigorous emotional boot camp.
When you hire a Momentum graduate, you are hiring someone who has done the hard work of transformation and is ready to deliver for your bottom line.
Become an Employer PartnerStrong ROI
Reduced turnover through highly reliable, prepared, and focused talent.
Loyal Workforce
Graduates are explicitly trained in the essential workplace traits you crave.