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VAC offers a variety of short-term and long-term employment programs. These include:
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Evaluations & Training
Our individualized, comprehensive evaluations can range from 2 to 8 weeks in a structured, supportive setting. This comprehensive program provides an opportunity to gain vocational experience while assessing interests, strengths, work habits, and training needs. Evaluations can be done on a full- or part-time basis.
Results of the evaluation are reviewed with the participant, significant others, and sponsoring agency during a scheduled conference. A written report with recommendations and job suggestions is provided at completion.
Evaluations are provided in the following areas:
- Computer Training
- Packaging/Assembly
- Food Services
- Building Services
- Clerical Training
- General Work Behaviors/Skills
- Extended Training is provided as indicated in the evaluation report.
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Job Development
For individuals who are ready for employment, VAC provides an assortment of services. These include:
- Vocational Counseling
- Job Skills Training
- Job Readiness Group
- Job Search Training & Assistance
- Job Placement Services
Through these services, VAC prepares individuals for the rigorous process of finding and maintaining meaningful employment. VAC's primary goal is to acquire permanent employment after a time-limited period of support and training.
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Job Support Services
Once employed, VAC provides supports to assist individuals in maintaining employment. These services include:
- On-the-job Training/Job Coaching
- Continuous Supports
- Job Mediation Services
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Community Based Employment Supports
For individuals who benefit from on-going support services to perform work, VAC has contracts with several companies to employ individuals and provide regular supports. Participants are employed at:
- Bloomingdales
- CP&S
- Bank of America
- Stop&Shop
- Tufts University
- Verizon
- Allston/Brighton YMCA
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Extended Employment
VAC provides case management and employment services to individuals who benefit from long-term assistance through our Extended Employment Programs with MRC and DMR. These individuals can choose to participate in one of the following programs:
Facility Employment
Supported Employment
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What Our Participants Say About VAC
The staff was helpful and friendly... I was happy with how I was treated.
J.L.
participant
VAC was a key tool in my success of finding work that best fit [my] needs.
C.P.
participant
Thank you, thank you all so much for the help and positive attitude everyone had. All of the help given has built my confidence, my inner strength and to have a positive outlook on life.
C.P.
participant
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Please check back with us for information regarding our annual fall dinner.
VAC has just concluded it's final year in the three year Boston Marathon Charity
Program. We will hopefully participate again starting in 2008.
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