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How to Prepare for Your Student’s IEP Meeting
How to Prepare for Your Student’s IEP Meeting
How to Prepare for Your Student’s IEP Meeting As discussed in a previous article in this series, participating in IEP meetings falls under the rights of a student’s parent/guardian. Participating in the creation and modifications of your student’s IEP is an essential part of ensuring your student has the supports they need when it comes to their academic career. Because there is so much that can be discussed within an IEP meeting, preparing for the meeting ahead of time can assist in making sure you have covered all of your questions and concerns and ease any anxieties you may be experiencing. Continue…
employU Receives Prestigious CARF Accreditation After Meeting Rigorous Service and Quality Standards
employU Receives Prestigious CARF Accreditation After Meeting Rigorous Service and Quality Standards
employU Receives Prestigious CARF Accreditation After Meeting Rigorous Service and Quality Standards A nonprofit disability employment service dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce, employU prides itself on being an organization that services its clients through education, empowerment, and advocacy. More than a job search, it’s a support system that is committed to delivering tailored experiences and assisting clients in navigating a complex process. Seeking to continually improve and provide the best experience possible to its clients, employU applied for the CARF accreditation earlier this year. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is an organization that accredits nonprofits as an…
10 Years Later: Josue’s Story
10 Years Later: Josue’s Story
10 Years Later: Josue’s Story As one of employU’s first clients, Josue knows how important it is to have someone in your corner to fight for your passions. Though visually impaired, he was determined to make a career out of working with animals… and our Executive Director, Keith, shared that determination. Josue came to employU in November of 2012. At the time, employU was a lot smaller than it is today. Keith was doing a lot of the services himself and took on Josue as a client. Josue’s charismatic personality stood out to Keith from the moment he met him….
Employment Solutions for Veterans
Employment Solutions for Veterans
Employment Solutions for Veterans Veterans offer an incredible combination of leadership abilities, unique experiences, and various sets of skills to the workforce. These assets, which were honed during years of military service bring value to employers and communities. But according to a report published by Prudential, two-thirds of veterans experience a challenging transition from military to civilian life. The biggest challenge veterans named is “finding a job.” Below we go over some of the barriers veterans face when it comes to finding employment and ways employU services can assist in overcoming these challenges. Transitioning skills gained during military service…
Up for the Challenge: Aiden’s Story
Up for the Challenge: Aiden’s Story
Up for the Challenge: Aiden’s Story The youngest of six children, Aiden is a college student who loves being outdoors, enjoys bowling and has a black belt in Taekwondo. A member Phi Theta Kappa, he currently possesses an impressive 3.9 GPA. Aiden came to employU looking to gain more work experience. Though he had previously participated in several Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE’s), Aiden and his mother both felt that Aiden wasn’t being challenged enough in his previous experiences. Aiden wanted a chance to show his full potential in the workplace. As soon as Employment Specialist, Chris, met Aiden, he…
How To Sign Up For Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
How To Sign Up For Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
How To Sign Up For Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Whether you’re ready to start a new career path or continue excelling on your current one, our staff at employU can give you the tools and support you need to put your best foot forward and find the right fit for you. Additionally, when you work with us through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), our services are free of charge to you. VR is a federal-state program that works with individuals with disabilities. Set up as a series of services, VR partners with vendors, such as employU, to facilitate the delivery of these services…
employU Expands Services in Florida Panhandle
employU Expands Services in Florida Panhandle
employU Expands Services in Florida Panhandle Finding Jobs in Tallahassee, Panama City, and Florida Panhandle Area With the workforce significantly evolving over the past few years, finding the right fit for job seekers has become more important than ever. Filling positions with new hires who are in it for the long run benefits both businesses and employees. This is where employU can help. Over the past 10 years, employU has provided long-term employment solutions for job seekers, businesses, and local communities across the state of Florida. Recently, employU has expanded its services to the Tallahassee, Panama City, and Florida panhandle…
Jenn’s Story
Jenn’s Story
Passion Fuels A Career Path: Jenn’s Story Jenn is a client who recently graduated from high school and enrolled in Project SEARCH. After several months in Project SEARCH, Jenn found that working in a hospital setting was not for her. Unsure of what she wanted to do now that she was out of school, Jenn was referred for an On-the-Job-Training (OJT) to discover new opportunities in the workforce. When meeting with Jeff, her employment specialist, the first question he asked was, “What is your dream job?” Jenn very quickly answered that she loves horses. Her mom agreed and told Jeff…
On-the-Job Trainings: A Risk-Free Solution for Businesses
On-the-Job Trainings: A Risk-Free Solution for Businesses
On-The-Job Trainings: A Risk-Free Solution For Businesses As peak seasons approach, many businesses feel the crunch of trying to find skilled employees to meet the demand of their busy season. It’s a fortunate problem to have, but it’s still one that needs to be addressed and often needs to be addressed quickly. employU has a solution. On-the-Job Trainings (OJTs) are not only a way for employU clients to gain work experience and training, but it’s also a risk-free way for businesses to find help for their busy seasons or large projects when they may need an extra hand or two….