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Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Disability Employment Project

1323 Forbes Avenue, Suite 232, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Motivated and focused individuals: A) With a diagnosed disability B) Who are ready to go to work with realistic employment goals C) Who can absorb and assimilate information at the community college level D) Who can function in daily life and make independent decisions E) With appropriate behavior skills for the classroom and the workplace

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Allegheny, PA

Description

Provides a business-directed training resulting in competitive employment for people with disabilities. Project for Freedom is a 10-week training program followed by a 2-week job shadow/internship experience. The training is focused on beginner to intermediate level computer skills, call center support, job search, and professional skills. Students are evaluated for employment opportunities based on both hard skills related to their potential profession and soft skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, work ethic, and leadership. The purpose of this program is placement in unsupported competitive employment. Goals include: Learning valuable customer service skills (NO collections/telemarketing), Windows 7, Microsoft Office, computer security, and more. Developing soft skills for workplace success: critical thinking, problem solving, communication, attitude, teamwork and ethics. Gain job hunting skills, develop a resume, polish interviewing and public speaking skills.

Providing organization

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania

Operates programs serving persons with disabilities; children and youth; individuals and families in emergency situations; those in need of employment; older adults, families, and couples on fixed incomes; individuals with severe and chronic mental illness; infants, children, and adolescents who have been abused, neglected, and/or exploited; children dealing with behavioral challenges and educational deficits; pregnant teens and teenage mothers; as well as children of incarcerated parents and their families. Offers 28 separate programs throughout the state with offices in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre.