About
Our Mission
Racine Vocational Ministry prepares participants to become fully engaged in their lives by offering tools and skills, respecting their inherent dignity, and walking alongside them in their transformative journeys. Participants will:
Prepare
Prepare for life and work by developing attitudes, habits and skills that reflect human dignity.
Empower
Move from unemployed or underemployed to become productive and fulfilled.
Influence
Use their unique callings to powerfully influence your community.
Who We Are
Racine Vocational Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose services go beyond simple job placement to a holistic approach that cares for and addresses the whole person. RVM helps participants:
- become productive, self-sufficient workers trained for appropriate careers,
- retain jobs through monitoring and follow-up,
- address negatives in their lives that impede their careers—including drugs and alcohol, homelessness and emotional health problems.
Our History
RVM formed out of a task force on employment issues that began in 2000. It opened its doors Aug. 12, 2002, is incorporated by the state of Wisconsin and operates under 501 (c) (3) status.
RVM staff serves under the oversight of an independent board of directors.
The organization receives its funding from both the faith and business communities, as well as the federal government.
