SHARE (Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network is a U.S. Department of Labor’s Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives program that has been embraced by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. SHARE Network is designed to expand access to workforce development services and strengthen the effectiveness of Missouri’s 42 Career Centers by building linkages with community and faith-based organizations, service providers, and government agencies, as they collaborate to deliver employment and training services.
SHARE Network incorporates two distinct components: a no cost online resource directory of services, and access points. SHARE Network Access Points (also known as “SNAPs”) are located within FBCOs in underserved neighborhoods who offer job seekers in-kind services (such as clothing, transportation, or mentoring) and are staffed by trained volunteers. This high-tech, high-touch approach allows the workforce system to expand well beyond the Career Centers to enhance services throughout Missouri.
Any entity offering employment related services can sign up to be a resource directory member. It only takes a couple of minutes. Go online to www.sharenetworkmo.org and select the “Become a Member” button. You will be asked to review and agree to some basic guidelines and then you will complete a simple application form. Currently, over 4,800 organizations have listed services in the online resource directory!