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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Nothing starts the day quite like a warm, delicious breakfast—especially when it’s made with a little extra fun! Clients kicked off the morning with heart-shaped and Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles, turning an ordinary meal into something special. 💙
KANDU In The News
KANDU was featured on Madison’s WMTV 15 News and in the Janesville Gazette yesterday.
Rep. Steil visited KANDU Industries in Milton to talk about the importance of community rehabilitation providers and the employment opportunities at...
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Love isn’t just for one day—we're celebrating all month long at KANDU! Using paint and jewels, clients made one-of-a-kind Valentine's masterpieces filled with festive colors and a whole lot of heart. 💕
Watching each client's creativity shine is a reminder that ...self-expression is just as important as other life skills. Every day, we create opportunities for our clients to explore, connect, and share their gifts with the world. 🎨✨
A heartfelt thank you to Congressman Bryan Steil for visiting KANDU this morning! Representative Steil met with our Executive Director Kathy Hansen and toured our beautiful new facility in Milton, Wis. We were joined by KANDU Board President Michael Davis, Board Vice President Aron Bussan, ...Endowment Board President Pat Lyons, Board Members and Parent Advocates Rick Wilson and Betsy Nelson, and Joel Kleefisch, who represented A-Team Wisconsin. Together, we had a great discussion on the importance of 14(c) special wage certificates for KANDU and similar organizations.
These certificates are crucial as they help people with disabilities access job training and employment. They allow approved employers like KANDU to pay wages based on individual productivity and adjust jobs and work environments to meet employees' needs. Our programs also provide trained supervisors, opportunities for physical activities, socialization with peers, career counseling, and specialized job training.
We are fortunate to have Representative Steil’s support. Keep an eye out for coverage tonight or tomorrow on Madison’s WKOW 27 (ABC 27) and WMTV 15 News (NBC15), and in the Janesville Gazette.
Here are photos of young adults with disabilities in KANDU's Livin' & Learnin' program participating in the last of six nutrition education classes with UW-Madison, Division of Extension Rock County FoodWIse program. We learned about mindful eating, reading nutrition labels, and ...trying out new recipes. Along the way, our clients put their cooking skills to the test, making everything from fruit smoothies and banana pancakes to cheesy broccoli soup and homemade French fries. A huge thank you to Karen from FoodWIse for sharing her knowledge, time, and some seriously tasty recipes with us!
This free talk will be about Alzheimer's disease and healthy brain aging for women. Dr. Van Hulle will provide an overview of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, current treatment options and recommended lifestyle changes with a specific focus on women's health.
Registration ...is required—for details on how to sign up, visit the Facebook event page.
👏 Can we get a big round of applause for the incredible students of Marshall Middle School?
Their student council went above and beyond, raising $1,000 for KANDU! These young leaders are proof that kindness, generosity, and community spirit start early—and we couldn’t be more ...grateful. 💙
Drop a 👏👏 in the comments to show them some love for their amazing efforts!
📸 Pictured: The inspiring students of Marshall Middle School’s Student Council with KANDU’s Executive Director & some staff members.