EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
SKILLS-BASED AND CAREER-CENTRIC LEARNING
HRC's Employment Services offer numerous options for those interested in entering the community workforce. Pennsylvania is an "Employment First" state in which training, education, and support are provided to assist individuals in achieving personal goals.
Supported Employment
Community Integrated Employment (CIE)
The Community Integrated Employment program helps individuals find, secure and maintain competitive employment in the community. They do this by matching a job seeker with a job, assisting in the application and interview process and providing one on one job coaching once a job is attained.
Small group employment assists individuals in transitioning to integrated employment through a coached group setting in a community workplace.
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This program works hand in hand with local school districts, providing students ages 14 and up a smooth transition to life after graduation. Assistance may vary with each student. The Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one academic year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. The program culminates in individualized job search and placement.
“Employers have recognized for some time that it’s smart business to have a diverse workforce – one in which many views are represented and everyone’s talents are valued. Well, disability is part of diversity.” – Thomas Perez