JARC's efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 1999, JARC was named the Outstanding Community Development Group of the Year by a coalition of public and private institutions, foundations and developers. It continues to receive regional and national recognition as a best practice model for community economic development. JARC is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where new learners and those new to the workforce can develop the skills needed to be contributing members of their communities. Companies within the Ravenswood Corridor, as well as many regional manufacturers, enroll employees for hands-on machine training and computer experience, enabling employees to gain greater job security, career mobility and income potential.
Special training is available for non-working adults.
By focusing on basic computer, language, math and metalworking skills, JARC is able to assist many job seekers in finding well-paying jobs. JARC also assists adults with their personal education goals. Many adults throughout the Chicago area cannot read, or read with great difficulty. Through the literacy tutoring, pre-GED classes and life skills seminars, students find the confidence and the ability to reach for goals previously beyond their expectations. Students choose to participate in writing groups, public readings, and publishing opportunities.