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Preparing to achieve

Career Development

The Career Development Program prepares you to achieve and maintain the career of your dreams by providing employability services such as employer networking, job referral, employment support and job retention to individuals with disabilities, geared towards their obtaining and/or maintaining gainful employment.

So if you are a person with a disability who is interested in obtaining or maintaining employment, this program is for you.  Call our office today to schedule your appointment.

Services Offered:

Career Choice Employment Readiness Course:  These classes have been developed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.  Throughout the duration of this course, participants can receive information and training to obtain the skills necessary to compete more effectively in the job market.   Personal commitment and job readiness skills are extremely important in your job search.  This course meets that need and is provided at no charge to consumers who choose to participate.

Computer Training: This course is designed to give the consumer “hands on" basic computer skills using Windows XP Professional.  In addition, a beginner course in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are also offered.  During the course, each participant learns how to create an e-mail, produce a business letter and/or resumé, develop an Excel spreadsheet, create a slide-show presentation and design an informational flyer.

Money Smart Financial Management Training: This portion of Career Development offers financial education where participants build their knowledge, security and financial confidence with subjects such as:

  • Balance a checkbook
  • Make a deposit
  • Education on bank services
  • Ways to save
  • Things to know before you borrow

Resumé Assistance: Resumés are an important part of developing your first impression with potential employers.  Our Resumé Assistance program offers free help with creating a resumé that will make your first impression a lasting one.

Employment Resource Center: Have you ever found yourself in need of a job but do not have a clue where to begin?   Our Employment Resource Center contains a wealth of information at your fingertips to ensure gainful employment in the career of your choice.

Job Placement: The Career Development department assists by matching workers to open jobs in the local market.  The ILRC collaborates with many businesses to help ensure participants obtain a quality career in the field of their choice.  Some of the businesses that work with us are:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Fidelity Mutual
  • Merrill Lynch
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Citicorp (Citi-Card)
  • Tidbits
  • Bank of America

Employment Advocacy: Find yourself in need of a specific job accommodation?  Having trouble on the job because you do not have the tools necessary to complete your job in a timely manner due to your disability?  The Career Development Office will help you advocate for yourself to receive the accommodations and/or tools needed so that you can complete your daily job task(s) effectively and efficiently  We not only advocate for you, we teach you how to advocate for yourself and maintain your independence.

Employer Assistance: Are you a business owner looking to learn more on how to become an equal opportunity employer?  Are you interested in providing jobs for persons with a disability?  Great news…we are the resource for you!  The ILRC continually seeks Northeast Florida businesses to meet the needs of an untapped work force: the Disability Community.  We can provide information on where to get started and on other subjects of interest to you such as:

  • Receive tax credits
  • Increase employee retention
  • Hire employees with the skills you need
  • Reduce costs of employee benefits
  • Summer Youth Internships

The facts are clear: ILRC consumers, who have achieved employment through the Career Development Office, are more likely to demonstrate job-retention within their first year of employment.

If you are in need of any information regarding employment for persons with disabilities, please contact our office today.

Excellent!
 

Career Development

The Career Development Program prepares you to achieve and maintain the career of your dreams by providing employability services such as employer networking, job referral, employment support and job retention to individuals with disabilities, geared towards their obtaining and/or maintaining gainful employment.

So if you are a person with a disability who is interested in obtaining or maintaining employment, this program is for you.  Call our office today to schedule your appointment.

Services Offered:

Career Choice Employment Readiness Course:  These classes have been developed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.  Throughout the duration of this course, participants can receive information and training to obtain the skills necessary to compete more effectively in the job market.   Personal commitment and job readiness skills are extremely important in your job search.  This course meets that need and is provided at no charge to consumers who choose to participate.

Computer Training: This course is designed to give the consumer “hands on" basic computer skills using Windows XP Professional.  In addition, a beginner course in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are also offered.  During the course, each participant learns how to create an e-mail, produce a business letter and/or resumé, develop an Excel spreadsheet, create a slide-show presentation and design an informational flyer.

Money Smart Financial Management Training: This portion of Career Development offers financial education where participants build their knowledge, security and financial confidence with subjects such as:

  • Balance a checkbook
  • Make a deposit
  • Education on bank services
  • Ways to save
  • Things to know before you borrow

Resumé Assistance: Resumés are an important part of developing your first impression with potential employers.  Our Resumé Assistance program offers free help with creating a resumé that will make your first impression a lasting one.

Employment Resource Center: Have you ever found yourself in need of a job but do not have a clue where to begin?   Our Employment Resource Center contains a wealth of information at your fingertips to ensure gainful employment in the career of your choice.

Job Placement: The Career Development department assists by matching workers to open jobs in the local market.  The ILRC collaborates with many businesses to help ensure participants obtain a quality career in the field of their choice.  Some of the businesses that work with us are:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Fidelity Mutual
  • Merrill Lynch
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Citicorp (Citi-Card)
  • Tidbits
  • Bank of America

Employment Advocacy: Find yourself in need of a specific job accommodation?  Having trouble on the job because you do not have the tools necessary to complete your job in a timely manner due to your disability?  The Career Development Office will help you advocate for yourself to receive the accommodations and/or tools needed so that you can complete your daily job task(s) effectively and efficiently  We not only advocate for you, we teach you how to advocate for yourself and maintain your independence.

Employer Assistance: Are you a business owner looking to learn more on how to become an equal opportunity employer?  Are you interested in providing jobs for persons with a disability?  Great news…we are the resource for you!  The ILRC continually seeks Northeast Florida businesses to meet the needs of an untapped work force: the Disability Community.  We can provide information on where to get started and on other subjects of interest to you such as:

  • Receive tax credits
  • Increase employee retention
  • Hire employees with the skills you need
  • Reduce costs of employee benefits
  • Summer Youth Internships

The facts are clear: ILRC consumers, who have achieved employment through the Career Development Office, are more likely to demonstrate job-retention within their first year of employment.

If you are in need of any information regarding employment for persons with disabilities, please contact our office today.

Excellent!
 
Project with Industries

Project with Industries, or PWI, is a program offered through the ILRC of Northeast Florida.  The PWI program is offered to adults with disabilities who are at least 18 years or older, who have been unemployed for at least 6 months, and are not currently participating in a job placement program.

The PWI program is designed to provide adults with disabilities an opportunity to work with an Employment Specialist who will assess their strengths, work experience and training and assist them in discovering a career path that best suits their needs.

Eligible participants will be enrolled into the PWI program. Once enrolled, they will participate in a six-week employment readiness course.  This course focuses on self-advocacy, disclosing your disability to an employer, money management, understanding job accommodations, job modifications, assistive technology, and effective communication.  Additional subjects include translating skills into job objectives, and using Microsoft applications to increase employability.

Individualized job development and placement is based upon each person’s strengths, skills, abilities, and self-determination.  Once an individual gains employment, he or she will receive a job coach on a short term basis, to receive assistance and guidance during job training.

All PWI participants will have an opportunity to join the ILRC job club, which provides career related information and resources to participants, networking advantages, and an opportunity to meet local business leaders in the community.

In addition, participants will have access to a job database of at least 100 employment opportunities, which lists the knowledge, skills, and abilities for each job posted.
 

Project with Industries, or PWI, is a program offered through the ILRC of Northeast Florida.  The PWI program is offered to adults with disabilities who are at least 18 years or older, who have been unemployed for at least 6 months, and are not currently participating in a job placement program.

The PWI program is designed to provide adults with disabilities an opportunity to work with an Employment Specialist who will assess their strengths, work experience and training and assist them in discovering a career path that best suits their needs.

Eligible participants will be enrolled into the PWI program. Once enrolled, they will participate in a six-week employment readiness course.  This course focuses on self-advocacy, disclosing your disability to an employer, money management, understanding job accommodations, job modifications, assistive technology, and effective communication.  Additional subjects include translating skills into job objectives, and using Microsoft applications to increase employability.

Individualized job development and placement is based upon each person’s strengths, skills, abilities, and self-determination.  Once an individual gains employment, he or she will receive a job coach on a short term basis, to receive assistance and guidance during job training.

All PWI participants will have an opportunity to join the ILRC job club, which provides career related information and resources to participants, networking advantages, and an opportunity to meet local business leaders in the community.

In addition, participants will have access to a job database of at least 100 employment opportunities, which lists the knowledge, skills, and abilities for each job posted.
 

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