Jaron is deaf and was working as a dishwasher at the civic center in Tallahassee when he came to us. Some of his other friends in the deaf community work in housekeeping and love it so he spoke to his employU employment specialist, Kevin, about making the switch. ![]()
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Without a vehicle of his own, Jaron was limited to a small radius but Kevin was able to help him get an interview at the Residence Inn that was within walking distance of his home. They worked with Vocational Rehabilitation to hire an interpreter for the interview and Jaron got the job. His interpreter stayed with him through the onboarding process and 2 weeks of training to ensure the start to his new position was as seamless as possible.![]()
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2 years later, Jaron is still in his role and loves it. he is supported by other staff and management knows if he is working on something it will get done quickly and correctly. We strive to find all of our clients with disabilities long term positions they love and providing all the support they need along the way. We are more than just a job search, we are a one stop shop with an experience that's tailored completely to you! #employingabilities #adaday
Breanna has been a client of ours since 2022 and has completed 8 paid internships within our youth program. In the beginning, she was very shy and had a hard time communicating and interacting with people she didn't know. Having done most of her internships in the restaurant industry, it was the perfect environment for her employU employment specialist, Glenna to help her gain confidence and work on her communication skills.![]()
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After internships at several different restaurants, Breanna moved into the manufacturing space with an internship at Contec and then one at United Space Coast Cables Inc where she ultimately received a permanent position!![]()
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Working on the production floor, Breanna helps build things for companies like Blue Origin, Space X, and Disney. She is now full of confidence and loves her position. She has amazing work ethic and hopes to go to college and become an engineer one day like her grandfather. #employingabilities
Jonah came to employU looking to work for the first time. He is mostly nonverbal which made it difficult for him to find an opportunity. His employU employment specialist, Langston, helped him obtain a position at Jonah's family church. ![]()
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The church wanted to work with him but needed help with training so Jonah was able to complete a paid on the job training (OJT) through employU on site at the church. Langston provided several months of job coaching support which allowed Jonah time to learn his job duties and grow to full independence while at work. At the end of the OJT, the church was able to hire him permanently!![]()
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Responsible for maintaining the community building, which includes a basketball court, gym, youth center, and multiple restrooms, Jonah loves being able to contribute to the church. The building is used each month for the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce's First Friday event and they commented on how nice it has looked since Jonah started.![]()
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Jonah also helps with special projects and will be cross trained in other buildings on the church campus. We can't wait to see where he goes from here #employingabilities
Randall has lived in High Springs, FL his whole life and worked at his family's auto repair shop. He thought because he receives social security benefits that meant he couldn't work but that is a common misconception. His sister helped him get connected with vocational rehabilitation and he chose us as his vendor🙌 ![]()
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His employU employment specialist, Tony, worked with Randall to create a resume, practice for interviews, and how to advocate for himself before finding a job. His learning disability made filling out applications a little challenging but after nailing an interview at Winn Dixie, Randall was offered a stocker and bagger position!![]()
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Tony continues to coach him on the job focusing on how to interact with staff and customers. Randall's supervisor, Tristan, says he was a great fit and he worked as hard as if not harder than most of his peers. Randall loves his job and the newfound empowerment and independence he feels. His goal is to save up for his own apartment! #employingabilities
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