Opportunity Center at Ladd Library | Kirkwood Community College

The Opportunity Center at Ladd Library is a partnership between the Cedar Rapids Public Library, Kirkwood Community College, United Way of East Central Iowa and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program.

What Does the Opportunity Center Do?

This unique partnership connects people’s work and career goals with employment opportunities that offer livable wages. It provides resources for education, job training and placement, financial literacy and more that are supported by local employers.

How Can It Help Me?

The Opportunity Center can help with:

Filling out job applications
Building your resume
Choosing a career path
Continuing your education
Advocating for your child’s physical or mental health needs
Applying for assistance for food, child care or the Family Investment Program
Finding health care coverage
Managing your household expenses
Learning more about Social Security work incentives
Finding out whether you qualify for energy assistance or other support payments
Getting transportation to work or school
Feeding your family

For more information, contact:

Erin Maeder, Program Coordinator
maedere@crlibrary.org
319-739-0456
opportunitycenter@crlibrary.org
www.crlibrary.org/opportunity-center

Cedar Rapids Ladd Library
3750 Williams Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404