Keelworks Foundation

Everywhere we look, we see the unemployed and the economically disadvantaged. Some look at those believe they get what they deserve, others feel feeding the hungry and housing the homeless is more important. However you look at the struggle of others, know that it isn't just their problem. Those who. struggle are not contributing and we all suffer for that. As important as it is to attend to the immediate needs of the desperate, it is also critical that we support change. Yes, there are government resources, but KeelWorks closes gaps. When we change a life for the better, it affects all of us.

The effects of change often spans generations, communities, and nations. The more we help others be successful, the more peaceful and loving the world will be.

KeelWorks helps students transition to employment, others with some education practice in area related to experience to gain qualifications for greater responsibility. In both of these, thousands have come and left with paying jobs.

We are building the KeelMaster program to respond to the more challenged unemployed and under employed. This program requires comprehensive assessment to uncover and mitigate barriers as well as identify strengths. It then assigns to small facilitated teams where they learn eight core competencies (self-identify, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, assertiveness, team-building, goal determination, and goal management). Teams stay together with facilitation pursuing goals and supporting each other for as long as it takes for all to be stable in employment.

The KeelMaster program has prompted the development of a learning management system, a participant environment, a participant record, and several other applications designed and developed by volunteers. Some of these we hope to offer as a vehicle for funding the foundation and an endowment fund.