Clients

Who We Serve
  1. People suffering from drug and alcohol addiction
  2. Ex-offenders
  3. Dislocated workers (funding contingent)
  4. Low income disadvantaged persons (funding contingent)
  5. Victims of Domestic violence (funding contingent)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Transitional Training Services (TTS)?
We are a nonprofit organization specializing in vocational training for dislocated and disadvantaged persons, ex-offenders and people w/ drug and alcohol addictions.

2. How can TTS help me?
TTS prepares you for employment. We also work with companies that hire individuals with negative work histories and backgrounds. If there are problems preventing you from working, we seek to help you solve those problems so that you can acquire employment.

3. What if I have never held a job for very long time?
It’s ok. If you are ready and willing to go through the necessary steps, TTS can help you. You will have to be realistic about training and your first job may not be your dream job. We offer the starting point for those who are serious about moving their lives forward. Therefore, you must be ready to work mentally and physically.

4. What do you mean by "ready to work"?
If you are serious about keeping a job, you have to establish stability in your life. Being ready to work includes current needs like, having a place to live and being drug free for at least 30 days.

5. How does TTS know if I am "ready to work"?
When you come to TTS, the first thing you do is meet one-on-one with a TTS intake counselor. You'll talk about why you were in prison, how prison affected you, what type of work you have done, your housing condition, any medical problems, substance abuse, etc. You must be completely honest if TTS is going to help you. By the end of the intake counseling, we will know what the right next step is for you. We will determine whether you need to start with acquiring a GED or deal with any other issues that may be keeping you from moving forward with your life.

6. What other issues?
They could be anything from how to fill out a job application and prepare for an interview. For some, it could be as simple as not having a place to live. Other issues could be little or no access to medical care –such as help with a drug or alcohol problem.

7. Why do I have to be drug free for 30 days to get a job?
To show that you are safe, responsible, and willing to remain that way in order to move forward. Employers require drug test of everyone and not just individuals with a criminal records or addiction problems. They won't hire you if you use drugs -- any drugs, even marijuana. If you untruthfully deny the use of drugs, it will only complicate and delay our efforts to help you. In some cases, it may disqualify you from benefits.

8. Does TTS have a drug program too?
TTS works with agencies have substance abuse programs. We often refer individuals with substance abuse problems to other agencies that specialize in substance abuse services. If needed, completion of such program can certify you to continue with TTS in preparing for a job readiness.

9. How much does it cost to use TTS's services?
There is no charge to the client for using our services. In certain merits, TTS will help clients with transportation fare for meetings, job interviews and even help to find appropriate clothing, if necessary.

10. Where can I get more information about the programs and services of TTS?
Click here for a full description of the programs and services that TTS offers.

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