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Accomplishing Goals Through Advocacy: Samantha’s Story

September 29, 2023

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Accomplishing Goals Through Advocacy: Samantha’s Story

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 [...]

September 15, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Work From Home Job Tips

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 [...]

August 21, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Florida Minimum Wage Increasing to $15

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

August 11, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Passion Fuels a Career Path: 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 [...]

July 21, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

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 [...]

employU Expands Services in Florida Panhandle

June 20, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

employU Expands Services in Florida Panhandle

employU Expands Services in Florida Panhandle Nonprofit Assists Job Seekers in 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 [...]

May 19, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Working Improves Mental Health?

Working Improves Mental Health? The discussion around mental health in the workplace is a topic that is often discussed when drawing the connection between mental health and employment. But did you know that working can actually improve your mental health? According to a 2019 study by the University of Cambridge, up to eight hours of [...]

April 21, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Budgeting Tips

Budgeting Tips: How to Budget Your Money Knowing how to create and follow a budget is a crucial life skill everyone can benefit from. Although it doesn’t sound fun, knowing how to gain control of your finances is an important part of success. But that doesn’t mean budgeting is about depriving yourself. Instead, it’s about [...]

Determination Paves the Way to Success: Noah’s Story

March 31, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Determination Paves the Way to Success: Noah’s Story

Determination Paves the Way to Success: Noah’s Story Noah is an employU client with a vibrant personality and a long list of accomplishments. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, spina bifida, intellectual delay, and speech impairment, he is no stranger to overcoming challenges. But Noah’s constant determination and support of his family have allowed him to [...]

March 10, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

What is Cerebral Palsy?

What is Cerebral Palsy? Gaining overall awareness and education on specific disabilities can go a long way when it comes to creating a more inclusive workforce and society. At employU, we feel it is important to provide resources for the disability community. It is also just as important to provide resources for the general public [...]