Transitions to Work is an employer based program that focuses on creating new employment opportunities for young adults with a disability. The program provides classroom instruction and skills training to prepare students for work and assists them in obtaining employment upon completion of the program. Transitions to Work serves individuals with a disability between the ages of 18 to 35 who have completed high school, can travel independently and can work up to 20 hours per week. For more information please visit www.cjp.org/transitionstowork.
The Transitions to Work Program is excited to announce an upcoming training session beginning September 2013:
Transitions to Work will offer a training program at NewBridge on the Charles, a HebrewSenior Life facility in Dedham, MA. Internships will be in the areas of Customer Service, Culinary Arts and Housekeeping. Students will gain hands-on work experience and training that is relevant to real jobs.
If you or anyone you know are interested please contact:
Madeline Wenzel at Mwenzel@jvs-boston.org or 617-399-3241
Transitions to Work is made possible through the collaboration of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the Ruderman Family Foundation and Jewish Vocation Service. Together with our employer partners, we’re working to help people with disabilities enrich their lives and become full participants in our community.
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