Vocational Services

MARC offers a number of important services to make viable employment an ongoing reality.

Services include:

Supported Employment Program:
Designed for people at least 21 years old who choose to work in the community. We provide:

• Pre-employment assistance and training.
• Transportation assistance.
• Full- and part-time employment.
• Entry-level and skilled positions.
• Job Placement.
• Job Coaching and follow-up.
• Employment sites based on choice and interest.
• Crews ranging from 2 to 8 people.
• Paid piece rate or hourly wage.
• An emphasis on community inclusion.

Pre-Employment Assistance:
Designed for people looking for employment. Training is provided by a professional placement facilitator. This program includes the following:

• Resume writing.
• Interviewing skills.
• Dressing for success.
• Vocational screening.
• Career development.
• Application assistance.
• Classified ad search assistance.

Situational Assessment Program:
Provides work skill assessment and career evaluation to help develop job performance.

• On-site supervision.
• Comprehensive assessment tools.
• Transportation assistance.
• Bureau of Rehabilitation Services contracts.

Competitive Employment Program:
Helps find competitive jobs in local businesses.

• Full- & part-time employment.
• Entry-level & skilled positions.
• One-to-one training.
• Follow-up support.
• Pre-employment assistance & training.
• Minimum wage or better.
• Public transportation assistance.

School-to-Life Transition Program
A full services vocational training and work experience for special education students, aged 15 to 21. School to life transition can also be non-vocational or only part vocational.

• Paid and unpaid assessments.
• Written evaluations.
• Participation in PPT and IEP goals.
• Graduation transition to work.

For more information, call Lou Alperowitz at 860-635-5151.

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