D-CHIPP partner, Durham Housing Authority (DHA), is diligently working to engage residents at McDougald Terrace in the Jobs Plus Program. The program, funded by Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is designed to provide education and job training to residents in public housing. While the goal was to enroll 100 residents in the first year, 90 individuals are already signed up within just a couple of months of launching the program. Once enrolled, participants complete an assessment that helps the Jobs Plus case manager determine the services needed. Most individuals begin with computer literacy classes by the Cramden Institute. Upon completion of the classes, participants receive a laptop to keep and celebrate with a graduation ceremony. They then move on to other education classes such as studying for their high school equivalency diploma or skills training courses. A big congratulations to the DHA staff on successfully launching the program and working to improve the lives of residents at McDougald Terrace.