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We offer an array of employment support services, including vocational evaluation and assessment, job shadowing and work-based learning experiences, placement and follow-on support, as well as customized training programs.
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Life’sWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life of persons with disabilities and others with barriers to employment through productive employment opportunities.
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Vocational Evaluation
Provides an opportunity to provide an individual with career exploration by allowing them to sample different jobs through the use of simulated jobs called work samples. A Vocational Evaluator will prepare a report and meet with the individual and support team to discuss this report and make recommendations for potential careers and education/training.
Supported Employment
Helps people with disabilities individualized services to assist them in obtaining and maintaining successful employment.
Work Ready Program
Provides assistance to individuals who are receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) by helping them to become self-sufficient. Individuals in this program are provided with case management services that help them obtain community resources as well as training that will help make them more desirable to potential employers. This program consists of two phases: pre-placement and post-placement. Pre-placement is when the individual participates in a state approved activity, such a...
Project Choice
Provides juvenile offenders and at-risk youth between the ages of 12 - 21 with or without disabilities with help in transitioning from to school to work. The focus is on the student's social, education, and vocational development.
Project Match
Provides individuals between the ages of 16 and 23 with significant disabilities transition from school to work.
Choices
An intensive employment service for individuals between the ages of 14 and 23 who have been part of the court system, are considered at-risk, or have disabilities.
Connections Computer and Customer Service Representative Training Program
Provides individuals with an 8-week job training and job placement services. The training program provides the individual with skills in the areas of computer processing and customer service. At the end of the program each individual will also have a completed resume and cover letter and will receive assistance in securing employment.
Environmental Service Training Program
Provides an individual with a comprehensive vocational curriculum in the area of environmental service (e.g., safety practices, floor care, building maintenance, etc.). This curriculum helps the individual to determine a career path and also assess their work skills and the duties associated with that job. Individuals will also be assisted with developing a resume and cover letter and help obtaining employment.
Life's Work and Controlled Environment Horticulture, Inc.
Life's Work and CEH have combined to offer a training and employment program for individuals with disabilities at CEH's Sewickley Creek Greenhouse. The program provides training in horticulture and aims to help them obtain employment in that field.
Provides on-the-job training to youth who are deemed at-risk or have disabilities. Ben & Jerry's makes it part of their corporate social mission to help society, and providing the opportunity for not-for-profit organizations to independently own a retail location is a great way to help the organization raise funds while also providing training in i...
Jun 19, 2024 · Life’sWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization empowering people to live the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with other barriers and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills and developing meaningful relationships.
Life'sWork of Western PA - Allegheny Information provided by: Allegheny County Department of Human Services The mission of this non-profit organization is to increase the quality life for those who are disabled or have barriers in their employment.
Life's Work of Western PA. Address: 1323 Forbes Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. United States. Phone: 412-471-2600. Website: http://www.lifesworkwpa.org. Available Programs: Disability Services and Support, Employment Services.
For over 90 years Life’s Work of Western Pa has quietly been helping people reach the American dream – the purpose and the ability to contribute to the community. The organization helps those who would otherwise be marginalized and instead gives them the opportunity to work and contribute to society.
