National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)
Montana Rural Employment Opportunities
Because REO believes that everyone should have the opportunity for economic independence,
- creates employment opportunities,
- educates individuals, families and communities,
- advocates for the elimination of poverty.
Rural Employment Opportunities (REO) provides outreach and services in all of Montana’s 56 counties to more than 400 adults and 900 children each year as they struggle to support themselves and their families. Through REO, Montana’s agricultural workers have access to educational programs to complete their high school credentials, children’s educational programs, job training, and college certificates or degrees. These opportunities lead to full-time employment, improved family income, and greater economic security.
Supporting Montana Agricultural Families
REO supports agricultural workers and their families with:
- Job search, placement and growth.
- Employment security and wage advancement.
- Funding for tuition, books and other related training costs
REO is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and abides by all federal and state EOC regulations and laws. Equal Opportunity is the law. Program financed 100% with federal funds of $699,452 with 0% nongovernmental funds.
REO has operated this federal Department of Labor grant for over 30 years, serving farmworkers and their families across the state of Montana. Through this grant, REO offers opportunities for farm workers, and/or their qualifying family members, to improve their earning capacity in agriculture or other career paths through education and training. REO staff members work closely with participants, helping them determine the best way to reach their educational and employment goals. The goal of the program is economic self-sufficiency and wages that allow workers to support and sustain their families.
Participants may choose to attend a vocational, technical, or trade school for short-term job training, work-related certification programs, college courses, or participate in an on-the-job training program or apprenticeship program. They may also work with REO for direct placement into the workforce. In addition, REO is able to support each participant with needed items for training or new employment such as tuition assistance, books, laptops, fuel vouchers, work clothing, and/or tools to help reach their goals.
We have updated our website at www.reomontana.org. On Facebook, we have pages for “Rural Employment Opportunities”, “REO Southwest Montana”, “REO Northwest & North Central Montana”, and “REO Eastern Montana”.
