SOUTHFIELD – Detroit
companies are being sought to provide internships as part of an initiative of
the Jewish Vocational Service to help people with disabilities develop work
skills and find jobs.
The Pathways to
Careers (Pathways) initiative covers the costs of the internship wages for
participants.
“Through the
Pathways program, our focus is on maximizing the likelihood of a good job fit,”
said Bill Hielscher, JVS employer relations specialist. “The program provides
resources and incentives for employers, and interns receive support from JVS to
help ensure success.”
Pathways participants will undergo a discovery process to identify their skills, interests, and abilities. Individuals will then be matched with an employer for an 8-12 week internship at no cost to the employer.
Pathways participants will undergo a discovery process to identify their skills, interests, and abilities. Individuals will then be matched with an employer for an 8-12 week internship at no cost to the employer.
“Becoming a Pathways
employer is an exciting opportunity for local companies to meet their business
needs while helping to shape a better future for individuals with
disabilities,” said Hielscher. “Permanent employment is the ultimate goal, and
Pathways offers a great way match interns to potential employment opportunities
and make sure it’s a good fit for everyone.”
Employers interested
in serving as internship sites may call Bill Hielscher at (248) 795-8943 or
email him at bhielscher@jvsdet.org.
Jerry
Wolffe is the writer-in-residence, advocate-at-large at the Macomb-Oakland
Regional Center. He can be reached at (586) 263-8950.
