Bradlie’s Story Bradlie is an employU client who came to use searching for a different work environment. He had experience working in fast food restaurants but hadn’t found an atmosphere where he was comfortable yet. His Employment Specialist, Linda, got to work searching for a position that matched Bradlie’s skillset and also prioritized workplace inclusivity. […]
Business partners are an essential piece of the puzzle of success at employU. Being able to partner with businesses that strive for a diverse, inclusive workplace is not only of great value to our clients and our organization, but to the community as a whole. Guardian Veterinary, one of our business partners located in Port […]
Sometimes when working to achieve your own dreams, you end up helping others on their journeys as well. Christian is an employU client who experienced this when his path towards success became a path that also included the accomplishments of others, due in part to Christian’s assistance. After Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, Christian relocated […]
This summer, employU had the opportunity to provide our clients residing in Orange County with enhanced services thanks to funds received through a grant from the Orange County government. A total of 20 clients participated in these summer events, which started on June 18th with a tour of Valencia’s Center for Accelerated Training located in […]
Figuring out which career path is right for you is something most of us have gone through. It’s not an easy task and can take some time, effort, and exploration. Nicole knew she wanted to work but wasn’t sure where to get started. Like many of us just starting out in the workforce, she wasn’t […]
Sometimes balancing the responsibilities of school and young adult life with extracurriculars can be a challenging task. But employU client Christian seems to be an expert when it comes to keeping up with his responsibilities. Ambitious and hard-working, Christian has completed ten On-the-Job Trainings (OJTs), the Work Readiness Training, the Self-Advocacy Workshop, a Career Camp, […]
You may think that getting back to work is not an option if you are receiving disability benefits. However, employU can connect you to a variety of resources and services to assist you in achieving your career goals while maintaining your benefits in the meantime. Best of all, these services are at no cost to […]
Caring, patient, polite, and a dog lover through and through; this is how we would describe employU client, Marc. Marc began his journey with employU in December 2020 after being referred by Vocational Rehabilitation. After meeting Marc, his Young Adult Transition Coordinator, Kimberly Halhober, learned of Marc’s love of dogs and his desire to pursue […]
Ramps, elevators, Braille; these are all accommodations that come to mind when talking about accessibility. But, in today’s high-tech world, accessibility extends far beyond the accommodations listed above. Now that so many things are done virtually, accessibility on the web is incredibly important. According to the Web Accessibility Initiative, “web accessibility means that websites, tools, […]
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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