Three of our employU staff will be speaking on the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities webinar tomorrow and we would love for you to tune in! Register here: hubs.li/Q02pQ2hc0
Andy has autism but that never stopped his mom from wanting more for him. She has always motivated and pushed him to achieve as much as possible. Her hope is for him to become independent and we are happy to have been able to help her see that start to happen for her son. β β Andy had no work experience when he came to us but his employU employment specialists, Pharaoh and Kellie, helped him find a paid on the job training placement at Walgreens. Here Andy gained confidence and with coaching from his employment specialists he grew his communication skills, learned new things, and made connections with customers, coworkers, and managers. It was this combination that ultimately earned him a permanent job at Steak n Shake in Lakeland.β β Starting out as a stocker, Andy quickly showed he was capable of more and his manager moved him into a fry cook position. Making meals according to customer orders, he is now excelling at team collaboration and helping to foster a positive work environment. His goal is to continue learning different positions within the restaurant to gain experience while he attends college.β β Forming new friendships, finding confidence, and gaining new skills is all Andy's mom could have hoped for and she is so proud of his achievements. Parents of people with disabilities like autism, are often worried about their independence and ability to support themselves long term. We want to help ease that worry. #employingabilities
Ezechiel wanted to help support his family so he came to employU to help him find a job that would allow him to do more than he was able to in past positions. Speech is difficult for Ezechiel which makes communicating with others a challenge. His employU employment specialist, Kaitlyn, worked with him on speaking loudly and taking time to form his words so others could understand him better.Currently on third rotation in our Project SEARCH program at the Cleveland Clinic, Ezechiel hopes to to be permanently hired. He has done great in the team environments which have helped to increase his confidence. He has even become a leader amongst his other Project Search participants.Eventually, Ezechiel would like to earn enough money to take business classes at IRSC. His goal is to one day start his own clothing line! We are proud to have been part of setting him up for future success and look forward to cheering him and his classmates on at their Project Search graduation in just a few monthsπ
Zachary is a Special Olympics participant that has done many paid on the job trainings in the restaurant industry. He is eager to continue learning from professionals so his employU employment specialist, Andrew, helped him find another opportunity at IHOP.β β β Because IHOP is one of our business partners working to create an inclusive workforce, they were happy to welcome Zachary to the team. As a dining room attendant, Zachary ensures that the dining area experience is enjoyable for customers.β β Growing his skills, gaining independence, and finding confidence in the workplace has been amazing for Zachary and we look forward to seeing what he achieves in the future!β #employingabilities
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