Jesse is an employU client with an interest in electrical work. This interest in the field started in 2016 when he helped a neighbor install generators after Hurricane Irma. After again doing the same in 2018 during Hurricane Dorian, Jesse’s interest peaked. Last year, Jesse participated in a work experience program with our business [...]
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This spring, in-person activities were halted throughout the country as the nation was affected by COVID-19. Our community and employU were no exception. Without the ability to meet in person, employU turned to technology to keep our clients engaged. We successfully kicked off our first-ever Virtual Pre-Employment Training Class on Saturday, April 18th. The class [...]
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Work and Play at Arnold’s Wildlife
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High school students Sundance and Chancy have been working hard during their first on-the-job training at Arnold’s Wildlife. While their main duties are to assist with feeding the animals, they sometimes help refuge staff, including a former employU client who completed her own on-the-job training at Arnold’s during her senior year of high school and [...]
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Birol’s incredible story begins about 20 years ago when the Turkish native arrived in Puerto Rico to work for a shipping company. For over two years Birol worked for the company without ever receiving the payments he was promised. During this time, Birol was informed of a job at a pet store. He took a [...]
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There are times when reaching our goals requires not only hard work, but patience and time. One of our clients, Jessica, is a great example of how to press on when it comes to achieving your dreams. Jessica had a goal of becoming a flight attendant and, unfortunately, during a time of hardship, Jessica had [...]
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employU launched Career Camps across the state over the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks. A total of 16 camps with over 90 participants took place from West Palm Beach to Jacksonville. Students were able to learn in a project-based environment and complete a business plan for their manufacturing project as well as create the actual goods […]
Two More Regional Offices Open
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The city of Brandon, Florida is known for their growing economy and beautiful residential areas. Though once considered an alcove of Tampa, Brandon has quickly come into its own. Rapid growth and a low unemployment rate bring a demand for potential employees with trade and skill knowledge. In fact, Hillsborough County as a whole has [...]
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Brijida
Brijida was born in Frankfort, Germany to where both of her parents were Army service members. When she was four years old, she moved to Brooklyn, NY with her mother where she grew up and graduated high school. She left home when she was 17 and was on her own for several years. During that [...]
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Lifting Customers UP
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Poverty in the United States is a crisis that has increasingly gained attention in the media and government. More than 38 million people in our country cannot afford basic necessities including food, healthcare, housing, and transportation. What is worse, the poverty rate for people with disabilities is an alarming 25.7%. The National Council on Disability [...]
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Feedback from a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Brevard County I want to tell you how helpful Glenna [employU Transition Coordinator] has been to me working with the transition/Pre-Ets students. As a VR Counselor who has worked here for many years, this was a very new program and in the beginning somewhat challenging and very different [...]
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About employU
employU® is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit employment service creating inclusive workforces for people with disabilities and other underserved populations through education, empowerment, and advocacy. We are partnered with The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the American Dream Employment Network. Our company is structured as a one-stop-shop offering adult employment services, youth programs, employability trainings, paid work experience, and a variety of assessments. Our services enhance a customer’s ability to successfully achieve independence by establishing a lifelong career.
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