Monument Futures

Concord Community Economic Development Organization, Inc.

Center Location
2699 Monument Boulevard, Unit G
Concord, CA 94520
925-680-2844
www.monumentfutures.org

What is Monument Futures?

Monument Futures is a community-led economic development program serving residents and local businesses in the Monument Boulevard area and surrounding region.

Our Vision is for the Monument Corridor neighborhood to become a connected community with a vibrant economy, where everyone has the chance to make rewarding economic and social choices.

Our Mission is to provide people who live or work in the Monument Community with the means to develop the confidence, competence, connections and capital it takes to make it in America.

Our Goal is to build hope, opportunity and action among people who have the least economic opportunity but the greatest potential for economic leadership.

How will Monument Futures do this?

First, we build strong working relationships among people of all backgrounds. We know that all social and economic opportunity is based on who you know and who you trust.

Second, we provide access to high quality programs that help people move from the outside to the inside of our economy and our community. See current programs on the next page.

Monument Futures: Programs by the Community, for the Community!

• Jobs and careers in the TRADES!
  • Day Labor Program: We have the highest job connection rate in the region.
  • Basics of Living and Working in the U.S.: Weekly or monthly workshops on workplace safety, workers rights, environmental safety, immigration and other important issues.
  • Pre-Apprenticeship Program (target date September 2008): 9-week training on the basic skills required for union membership or other career in the trades.
• COMPUTERS and TECHNOLOGY to get ahead in life!
  • Technology Empowerment Program: 2 month classes that take you or your employees step-by-step to gain better jobs or more profitable businesses.
  • Special Workshops: Half-day or full-day workshops on special topics, such as internet, email, financial or business uses. Do you have a special interest? Ask us to provide it!!
    Improve your reading and writing skills in Spanish!
  • Plaza Comunitaria: A course of study developed by the Mexican Consulate, through Plaza Comunitaria we help Spanish-speaking people with little or no formal education learn to read and write.
• WORKER-OWNED COOPERATIVES!
  • We are starting businesses that are owned by members. Is this right for you?
    Contact us to see!
• REDEVELOPMENT: Change laws to help you and your children!
  • Urban Planning for Healthy Eating / Active Living: The way our street and neighborhood are designed affects your family's health. Learn about it and help us make the community safe, healthy and active!
  • Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project: Even though this seems far away from the Monument Community, decisions will affect our job opportunities, health, local transportation, housing and places we can walk and our children can play. Let the City know what YOU think is important!