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Vocational
Assessment:
Testing and observation to evaluate a
person's skills, abilities and interests as they relate to the work
worlds. A 2-4 week assessment consists of both hands-on
industrial training and interest assessment. This program is
recommended as a first step in preparing and planning future
vocational needs.
Work Adjustment:
Participants are placed at Key to learn industrial skills
as well as good work habits and proper work behaviors.
Job Readiness:
This program is a combination
of both Vocational Assessment and Work Adjustment and is usually
provided to students for an entire semester. Students receive
school credit for participation in this program.
Work
Services:
This is
employment for participants at various ability levels who are not
currently ready to work in the competitive market. This training
takes place at Key and at various community work sites. The
development of proper work skills is continually stressed to include
everything from clocking in to being able to handle personal breaks.
Job
Placement:
Assistance is provided to qualified individuals who
express interest and display readiness for community employment.
Help is given with resume, application, and interview preparation
along with supported job search. Job-coaching
may be available to assist and support the participant with job
training.
Job Experience Training:
This
offers participants an opportunity to experience the needs and
demands of working with an employer in a retail or agricultural
setting. Participants learn tasks and behaviors by working
directly with department managers. A Key Opportunities staff
is on-site at all times.
Work Hardening:
Serves worker's compensation cases by offering a therapeutic return
to work program. By offering a work training option,
participants are able to work within their restrictions and benefit
from increased activity and interaction. Referrals made by insurance agencies
and/or employer of record.
Transportation:
Provides transportation possibilities via routes throughout the
county Monday - Friday, specialized rides to persons eligible through
various funding sources, and once a month trips from Hillsdale to the Walmart Plaza. Most transportation is work related, however,
other services are available. Call for information or to
schedule rides.
Call Key Opportunities, Inc at (517) 437 - 4469 or email us at
rehabilitation@keyopportunities.org for more information.
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