One of today's major issues involves former AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) recipients. Rather than simply abandoning them, many localities have embarked upon a trail of self-sufficiency for its participants. UPO, working in partnership with Lockheed-Martin, is moving ahead to provide TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) recipients with the necessary tools needed in today's workplace.

Many success stories abound including a UPO TANF/Welfare-to-Work participant recently cited in a Washington Post article on the public's concern about airline service. The author mentioned his positive experience with an airport security personnel who is a graduate of UPO's program. Several security workers at area airports came out of the UPO activity.