Accomplishing Goals Through Advocacy: Samantha's Story Determined and a true go-getter, Samantha is an employU client and disability advocate. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Samantha grew up doing chores and playing outdoors with other kids in the neighborhood. She excelled in academics and was very shy. It wasn’t until adulthood that she truly allowed [...]

Work From Home Job Tips Remote jobs are always in demand. A lot of times, the flexibility that comes from working from home allows for more work-life balance and a more comfortable, customizable work environment for the employees.  This can be a solution for parents of small children, those who love to travel, and people [...]

Florida Minimum Wage Increasing to $15 In the past few years, Florida has experienced a dramatic increase in the cost of living. Because of this, Florida’s minimum wage for standard workers will increase to $12 per hour on September 30, 2023, with a steady $1 per hour increase each year until 2026. This means Florida’s [...]

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 [...]