Employment Services offered at Columbia Ability Alliance

Assists individuals with disabilities and barriers in obtaining and maintaining employment. A team of professionals work to match the skills and interests of job seekers with specific requirements. Local businesses offer participants the chance to perform job duties in a real work environment and assist with the skill evaluation process. Also partners with local school districts to provide an option for transition students to participate in work experiences at a variety of local businesses throughout the school year. Students gain valuable work skills to take forward, past graduation and into the working world.   Job seekers obtain and maintain employment through:

• Job Development and Placement, Retention and Intensive Training
• Job Search and Work Skills Training
• Career Counseling
• Job Coaching

Once a job seeker has obtained employment, on-the-job coaching, and support services, retention assistance may be available to help the employee learn their specific job duties and have a positive outcome for both the employee and employer.

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