Support Prosperity Employment Outreach

 Prosperity Employment Outreach offers a selection of programs that provide mentoring, training, professional clothing, and other resources to help job seekers gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to secure and succeed in meaningful employment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career but aren’t sure where to start, the 3 Cups of Coffee program can help.

Sponsored by the Permian Basin Society for Human Resource Management (PB SHRM), this program connects job seekers with a mentor who will guide them through their career journey. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, or navigating a career change, 3 Cups of Coffee provides personalized support to help you move forward.

Through three one-hour, in-person mentoring sessions, participants work with a mentor to create a customized career plan while building professional connections. Completion of these sessions is required to receive a professional resume and access to Prosperity Employment Outreach’s full range of services.

Sometimes, the right connection is all it takes to open the door to your next opportunity. 3 Cups of Coffee helps make those connections, strengthens your network, and equips you with the tools to approach your job search with confidence.

Recruiting & 2nd chance mentoring is a personalized approach aimed at supporting individuals in achieving their goals, enhancing their self-esteem, and unlocking their full potential. It involves providing guidance, encouragement, and resources to help individuals overcome challenges, develop critical skills, and make positive changes in their lives. Empowerment mentors typically work closely with their mentees to identify strengths, set achievable objectives, and navigate obstacles, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-reliance along the way.

Craft compelling resumes tailored to each individual's skills and experiences, ensuring they stand out to potential employers. These are professionally created NOT generic Indeed or AI created but tailored.

Offer individualized support and assistance to address specific challenges or barriers faced by job seekers, guiding them towards sustainable employment solutions. We work with the individual and help them find community resources of all types.

Network on behalf of job seekers to companies to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met in the employment process, fostering equal opportunities for all.  

Strategically market job seekers to potential employers, facilitate connections, highlighting their unique skills and qualifications to maximize their chances of securing employment. Facilitating connections between job seekers and industry professionals, creating opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and career advancement. 

 At Prosperity Employment Outreach, we offer comprehensive digital skills training and hands-on skilled trade training resources to equip individuals with the tools needed to succeed in today’s job market. Our digital training covers essential software like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks, along with access to over 300 additional programs and skills. Paired with resources for learning practical trades, we provide both the technical and hands-on knowledge to keep job seekers competitive and confident. Whether refreshing existing skills or exploring a new career path, our training supports growth in both digital and trade-focused professions. 

At Prosperity Employment Outreach, our Readiness Outreach Workshops bring job readiness to life through interactive, real-world training. We use games, role-play, and scenarios to teach resume building, interviewing, and workplace do’s and don’ts in a supportive, engaging environment. From mock interviews to team challenges, each session is practical, memorable, and mobile—we bring training into schools, shelters, community centers, and transitional housing programs across West Texas.

We teach regularly at Basin Dream Center and TeenFlow, and will soon begin at Safe Place, Family Promise, and Springboard. Workshops are tailored for all levels, from youth and first-time job seekers to experienced adults in career transition. Every session builds confidence, strengthens communication, and connects participants to mentors and resume assistance—empowering them to take the next step toward meaningful employment.

 The Professional Clothing Closet and Work Gear Assistance program provides individuals with access to appropriate attire needed for interviews, training, and the workplace. This includes women’s professional clothing, interview-ready outfits, and essential work gear such as FR clothing and boots for eligible participants.

This program is designed to remove a common barrier to employment by ensuring individuals can present themselves with confidence and meet workplace requirements. Participants are able to select items that fit their needs, helping them prepare for job opportunities and transition into the workforce.

Through this service, Prosperity Employment Outreach supports individuals with practical resources that align with their employment goals, reinforcing readiness, professionalism, and long-term success.

The Mobile Career and Clothing Trailer from Prosperity Employment Outreach, sponsored by United Way of Midland, delivers vital career services directly to neighborhoods across West Texas, removing transportation and access employment barriers that often prevent individuals from seeking help. This mobile unit provides on-the-go employment resources, including job search assistance, professional resume writing, in-person mentorship, access to local resources, and a curated selection of professional clothing for women preparing for interviews or entering the workforce. Staffed by trained employment specialists and mentors, the trailer allows us to serve individuals where they are—both geographically and emotionally—by creating a safe, approachable environment that fosters dignity, confidence, and trust. Through this program, we reach job seekers who might otherwise be overlooked, offering the tools and support they need to take meaningful steps toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency.  True employment networking!

 The Transportation Assistance program, sponsored by the United Way, provides gas cards and transportation support to individuals actively participating in Prosperity Employment Outreach programs. This service is designed to remove one of the most common barriers to employment—reliable access to transportation.

Support is tied to engagement and progress within the program, helping participants attend workshops, mentoring sessions, interviews, and training opportunities. By reducing transportation challenges, individuals are better positioned to stay consistent, follow through on commitments, and move forward in their employment journey.

This program ensures that lack of transportation does not prevent individuals from accessing the resources, connections, and opportunities needed to achieve stability and long-term success.

 The Integrated Counseling Referrals program, sponsored by Betenbough Homes, connects participants with access to professional counseling services as part of their employment journey. This program recognizes that barriers to employment often extend beyond job skills and can include trauma, stress, and personal challenges.

Through trusted referral partnerships, individuals are guided toward licensed counseling support while continuing to engage in employment readiness programs. This integrated approach allows participants to address underlying obstacles while building the confidence, stability, and focus needed to pursue and maintain employment.

By combining workforce development with access to counseling resources, Prosperity Employment Outreach supports the whole individual—strengthening long-term outcomes and creating a more sustainable path to employment and personal growth.

The Workplace ESL Program is a 12-week, job-focused English course designed to improve communication skills in real-world work environments. This program goes beyond basic language instruction by focusing on workplace vocabulary, safety terms, interview communication, and everyday interactions needed to succeed on the job.

Participants attend structured in-person classes along with guided at-home learning, allowing them to build confidence and consistency in their English skills. The curriculum is designed to support immediate application in the workplace, helping individuals better understand instructions, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and navigate job opportunities.

By strengthening language skills tied directly to employment, the Workplace ESL Program increases access to better job opportunities, supports wage growth, and helps participants build long-term stability in the workforce. This program is sponsored by the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin.

The Barrier Removal Support Services program provides essential resources that help individuals overcome immediate challenges that can prevent progress toward employment. This includes hygiene kits, food assistance, and limited emergency support tied directly to employment readiness and program participation.

By addressing basic needs, participants are better able to focus on training, mentoring, and job opportunities. This support is designed to stabilize individuals during critical moments, allowing them to remain engaged and consistent in their path toward employment.

Food assistance within this program is made possible through the support of Affinity Steel, Midland Meat Company, Half Acre, and Energi Personnel. Through these partnerships, Prosperity Employment Outreach continues to provide practical support that removes barriers and strengthens long-term success.