Giving Tuesday (or #GivingTuesday) is a movement around celebrating your generosity that has spread across the globe. There is power in giving and it’s something that should be commemorated! Every act of generosity, no matter how seemingly small, can make a positive impact. And those impacts mean YOU have the power to change the local […]
After seeing the challenges young adults face when they age out of the foster care system in Brevard County, Pamela Bress, the then senior staff attorney at Brevard County Legal Aid, decided to create a solution. As a center that serves young adults between the ages of 15 and 25, Ready for Life Brevard provides […]
employU made the Best NonProfits to Work For list for the second year in a row! This awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry. The two-part survey process consists of evaluating each organization’s workplace practices, policies, systems, demographics, and philosophy. With an emphasis on employee experience, […]
employU is proud to partner with ConnectableJax in an exciting initiative called Shopability Saturday. The event takes place citywide in Jacksonville on Saturday, March 6th. Shopability Saturday celebrates inclusiveness by urging support for local businesses that employ people with Autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental differences (IDDs). These local businesses have learned that […]
Last year we covered the story of employU client, Shawanna. Through the help of her Employment Specialist, Susan, Shawanna was able to follow her love for animals and gain experience working at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. She explains, “I love working at Big Dog Ranch. I love working with the dogs and have made a […]
employU is a 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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