Our Mission

Who Are We

Near Southside Employment Coalition (NSEC) is a non-profit agency dedicated to helping people become self-sufficient through long-term employment. The NSEC serves as the employment specialist by providing quality, comprehensive employment services at no cost to our clients.

Mission

Our mission is to equip job seekers with quality training, connection to resources and access to opportunities necessary to obtain employment leading to stable lives.

The goal of NSEC is to reduce and eliminate unemployment on the Near Southside by:

  • Developing job referral relationships with employers across the metropolitan area
  • Screening and referring qualified applicants for available positions
  • Providing job skills through training at our locations
  • Training for job readiness and motivation
  • Working to reduce artificial barriers to employment

Vision

As a coalition of businesses, service agencies, and citizens, our vision is to help eliminate unemployment, empower residents to improve their standard of living, provide comprehensive employment services, and stabilize families and communities through long-term employment.

What We Do

  • Direct Job Placement with Employers
  • Resume Preparation and Creation
  • Career Assessments and Planning
  • Social Service Referral
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Employer Services: Access to qualified applicants