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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Today’s the day! 💜 Join us for the very first Memory Café at KANDU in our new Mrs. Potts Coffee Shop from 11 a.m. to noon. Caregivers and individuals with dementia are invited to enjoy a warm, welcoming space with fun activities, connection, and support from others who understand. To ...register, call Julie at (608) 755-4123. We can’t wait to see you there!
In partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County🤝
Clients in KANDU's Increased Support Program (ISP) had an amazing day at Busy Barns Adventure Farm in Fort Atkinson! 🐐 From petting animals to picking from the pumpkin patch, our clients enjoyed every moment of hands-on fun and fresh farm air. Outings like these help our clients connect ...with the community, experience new things, and build lasting memories. Thank you, Busy Barns, for a fantastic day! 🌾
On Wednesday, December 4, from 4-8 PM, head to Five Guys in Janesville and support KANDU Industries! 🍔🥤 When you dine in or order takeout during this time, 20% of your purchase will go toward empowering individuals with disabilities and dementia.
Enjoy great food and make a ...difference—mark your calendars! 📅
🎉 Calling all families and community groups! Show your holiday spirit by sponsoring a tree at KANDU’s Festive Forest Extravaganza. Decorate a tree, enjoy the event, and support a wonderful cause. To sign up now, call 608-755-4123 or email emiller@kanduindustries.com ✨
Thank you to the Milton Wisconsin Knights of Columbus for supporting KANDU and featuring us in the Wisconsin State Council’s Badger Bulletin newsletter. We are fortunate for all the support we have received from the Knights of Columbus and other Milton organizations since moving into our new ...facility early this year.
A big thank you to the Janesville Fire Department for an amazing tour! 🚒 Day Services clients loved meeting the firefighters, watching them come down the fire pole, and learning about the life-saving work they do. Community outings like this are an important part of KANDU’s programs, helping ...our clients build connections, learn about safety, and experience meaningful community integration. We’re grateful for the chance to introduce our clients to local heroes and promote inclusivity across our community! 💙
✨ Add some sparkle to the holiday season! Sponsor a tree at KANDU’s Festive Forest Extravaganza 🎄, part of Merry Milton Week! It’s a fantastic way to boost team morale, support a local nonprofit, and connect with the community. Contact us to reserve your tree today: 608.755.4123
KANDU and the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin will host memory Cafés at KANDU's Ms. Potts Coffee Shop on the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon. Memory Cafés are rapidly growing in popularity as a safe place for people with a dementia diagnosis ...and their caregivers to come together for support. Monthly themed activities facilitate discussions and create a fun environment for learning and socializing. If you and your loved one want to register, please call Julie at (608) 755-4123.