As WEPA opens the doors of its 9th St. workforce empowerment center, organizers say it is only the first phase to provide employment services for residents.
The Working to Empower People for Advancement, or WEPA, members had a soft opening at the former Elks building Monday morning for Tec Centro Lebanon.
The goal of Tec Centro Lebanon is to help people get a better-paying, life-sustaining job, according to executive director Kay Litman. The center has a bilingual employment specialist who works with residents to find employment…