The Promise Program is an educational program of Crown College in cooperation with St Paul Union Gospel Mission. Our mission is to teach and support women seeking self-suffiency by providing career training in computers, office skills, and personal development in a Christian setting. Promise offers:

• six months of classroom instruction
• six-week internships in local area businesses
• an Administrative Office Professional Certificate from Crown College
• a chance to improve clerical skills and self-esteem in a positive, supportive environment.

Admissions and Enrollment

Admissions

Candidates for admission are women who have experienced crises in their lives and who seek to learn skills that will allow them a fresh start leading to financial and emotional stability. They must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

The application process consists of a personal interview with the program director, completing financial aid forms, and setting up an educational plan.

Is the Promise Program made for you?

• Quick but thorough office skills program
• Hands-on computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Unique personal approach to self-esteem enhancement
• Small class size with individualized instruction
• Qualified and caring instructors
• Internship: on-the-job training
• College credit: one year through Crown College Adult Programs
• 80-90 percent job placement rate
• Convenient location
• Total Program Credits: 30 College Credits
• Credits are transferable if further education is pursued

"I am no longer receiving tax-payers' money, and that makes me feel great! I am an independent, single mother, and I have choices in my life that I never had before."

- Sarah

"Not only did I brush up on my basic skills, as well as obtaining new ones, my self-esteem increased substantially. I credit my successful career to the individual resources available and utilized while I attended the program."

- Judy