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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KANDU Industries is deeply honored to receive a Community Impact Award from Ecolab – and our clients couldn’t be more thrilled!
This generous grant will help us continue our mission of creating, promoting, and providing diverse opportunities for individuals with disabilities and ...dementia right here in our community.
We are so grateful for supporters like Ecolab, whose partnership empowers us to make a lasting difference. Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to Ecolab for their incredible support!
🌟 Cotey has never lived independently—until now.
Thanks to KANDU’s programs, Cotey has achieved his dream of living in his own apartment and making his own choices. But stories like Cotey’s are only possible with your support.
💛 Help us make more dreams come true. Donate today:... https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/annual-appeal-2024/
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/
Our Minds in Motion program had a delightful and relaxing morning spent inside the cozy atmosphere of Ms. Potts Coffee Shop. The clients enjoyed a warm and comforting cup of hot chocolate or coffee while engaging in meaningful conversations and strengthening their interpersonal connections with one... another. It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to unwind, connect, and enjoy some quality time together.
If you're in the area and need your coffee fix, stop by Ms. Potts Coffee Shop! Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee while making a difference. Your purchase at Ms. Potts Coffee Shop helps advance our mission. We hope to see you soon!
We are so excited to see the progress made on our new pavilion! This project wouldn't be possible without the help of Janesville Noon Rotary Club, Janesville Morning Rotary Club, Edgerton Wi Rotary Club, and Rotary Club of Beloit. We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support we ...have received from the community.
This pavilion will provide our clients a comfortable shelter for outdoor activities once the weather warms up. We can't wait for the pavilion to be completed and to enjoy the fresh air in the new space!
🌟 Cotey has never lived independently—until now.
Thanks to KANDU’s programs, Cotey has achieved his dream of living in his own apartment and making his own choices. But stories like Cotey’s are only possible with your support.
💛 Help us make more dreams come true. Donate today:... https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/annual-appeal-2024/
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These activities are provided alongside day-to-day care administered by KANDU's professional staff. We aim to create a home-like enviornment where individuals can thrive in a family-like atmosphere.
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