Job Training & Employment
For more information on our Job Training & Employment Program, call
(608) 755-4123
SUPPORTING CLIENTS IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT
Whether they need extra help finding the perfect job or more hands-on assistance going through the employment process, KANDU is here to provide support and encouragement. Our Job Training and Employment Programs give participants the chance to find meaningful work, while earning an income, making friends, and growing and thriving in a safe and family-like work environment.
SUPPORTED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Watch our video to discover how KANDU Industries provides value to your business and our clients.
PROVIDING LIFE CHANGING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Since 2009, KANDU’s community employment program has paired our clients with meaningful employment at local businesses. By identifying and developing job opportunities in the community, our program managers help break down many of the barriers to employment that our clients have faced in the past and help them gain a sense of independence and reach their full potential.
The program helps with:
- Employment preparation, including resume development, application assistance and interview techniques
- Networking opportunities
- Job placement
- Job shadowing
- One-on-one job training
Once employed, clients receive regular support and feedback from staff to ensure their needs are being met and the employment opportunity is a good match. KANDU staff works with the client and employer to provide:
- An INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN (ISP) to determine goals based on the client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
- A SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW with the client worker and staff to review their goals, share supporting data, discuss progress, and make changes as needed.
- An ANNUAL REVIEW with client worker, staff, and full support team to gather information and insight from all parties to update the ISP, as needed.
BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
You will feel good knowing that by using KANDU employment services, you are saving money on recruitment and training costs while empowering individuals who may not otherwise have a chance to find meaningful employment.
Not only will KANDU program managers assess your operations to match you with highly qualified employee labor, but they also provide pre-employment and on-the-job training, supervision, and ongoing support so businesses know they are achieving maximum efficiency.
For businesses looking to maximize efficiency and productivity while supporting individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities, contact KANDU today!
KANDU offers the following complimentary services:
- No obligation trial work period
- Ongoing support with job accommodations and restructuring
- Opportunity for tax credits and incentives
- Pre-screened applicants whose abilities and interests match job requirements
- Professionally monitored employee work performance
- Supervised on-site job training
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
Watch this video to learn more about the supervised and supportive environment KANDU provides to its clients.
PRE-VOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
For our clients who require more focused job support, KANDU’s Pre-Vocational Employment Program provides increased employment training, supervision, and encouragement.
Our staff work with pre-vocational clients on everything from behavioral skills to social integration into the work environment. Clients will feel cared for and supported as they build confidence in completing assigned tasks, work to improve job skills, and earn a paycheck in a safe and controlled work environment.
To qualify for the Pre-Vocational Program, clients must meet the following criteria:
- Desire to learn new skills to increase employment opportunities
- Willingness to work with a team to accomplish goals
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Use the restroom independently or with reminders
- Complete a physical exam
- Provide documentation of case closures from Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation if under the age of 24
- Have a diagnosed disability or other barrier to employment
- Hold an Individual Educational Plan (high school students only)
- Be referred from an agency with a KANDU service contract or through a private payment agreement
- Complete a background and information disclosure form
- Provide reports from previous or current service providers and/or employers
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Livin' & Learnin' clients had a blast at Discovery World in Milwaukee! The highlights of the day included learning about various types of fish and being able to take home a 3D puzzle. These experiences help our clients connect with the community, explore new opportunties, and create... lasting memories.
To learn more about Livin' & Learnin' and all of KANDU's programs, visit: https://www.kanduindustries.com/programs-and-services/
Today, Cotey is living the life he dreamed of in his own apartment. Every day, KANDU makes dreams like Cotey’s a reality, ensuring that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose, enriching our community as a whole.
But we ...need your help to fill the gap between funding sources and costs to administer our programs. It simply isn't enough.
Donate to KANDU's annual giving campaign to give people like Cotey more opportunities, choices, and independence here: https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/annual-appeal-2024/
KANDU’s Executive Director Kathy Hansen was featured on WCLO Janesville radio this morning in an interview about the proposed rule to phase out the issuance of special wage certificates – 14(c). You can listen to the interview at the link below, which begins 24 minutes into the audio file.
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A proposed new federal rule could jeopardize the vital services Kandu provides to the disabled in our area. We'll talk with Kathy Hansen, Kandu...
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Do you know someone investing in commercial property? KANDU's former production facility is for sale. For more information contact Kathy Hansen at (262) 880-3977
We are so proud of our clients who competed in the Janesville Area Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament this weekend. 🎳 We are thrilled to share that eight clients brought home medals from the event!
🏅The Special Olympics motto states: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me... be brave in the attempt.” KANDU clients certainly embodied the sentiment during this competition!
👏 Please join us in congratulating: Cheryl M, Adam H, Steve M, Jeremy B, Ethan F, Michael B, Jimmy N, and Brittany P!
🎄✨ Holiday magic, ready to go home! ✨🎄
These beautifully decorated trees from KANDU’s Festive Forest Extravaganza 🎄 are heading to their lucky winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in the tree raffle and helped make the event a success.
Which tree would ...YOU have picked to take home? Let us know in the comments! 🎁🎅
(All tree winners have been notified by phone, voicemail or email. Winners can pick up their trees at KANDU between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. the week of December 16.)