A Community Action
Agency Serving the People and Communities of Fond du Lac,
Green Lake & Winnebago Counties
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A Community Action
Agency Serving the People and Communities of Fond du Lac,
Green Lake & Winnebago Counties
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Community
Employment Programs Helping
individuals with disabilities from Winnebago and Fond du Lac Counties
obtain and maintain meaningful employment.
ADVOCAP is
proud to
have the confidence of Fond du Lac and Winnebago County in providing
supported employment for persons with developmental disabilities and
individuals with chronic mental illness. This supported employment
effort is based on the belief that every individual is capable
of, and should be given the opportunity to perform meaningful work in
the community. The Supported Employment Program affords ADVOCAP's
Community Employment Programs the
ability to see this mission become a reality for disabled individuals
in the community.
The State of Wisconsin's self determination learning project coincides with the program model. ADVOCAP's employment specialists act as support facilitators in determining employment goals and lifestyles. The consumer, the family, and the support network associated with the consumer are instrumental in determining decisions for the individual. The Supported Employment Program
provides a variety of services related to employment activities.
The program has five primary functions. Assessment
Job
Development
Job Coaching
Coordination of services necessary to maintain employment:
The Supported Employment Program helps and encourages consumers to forge natural supports on their jobs. Our goal is to have consumers utilize potential existing resources to the greatest extent possible in their work environments. Natural supports help to maximize independence which reduces job coaching. Funding
Sources
For more information about supported employment in Winnebago County contact: Becky Welhouse beckyw@advocap.org 181 E North Water St, Suite 210 Neenah, WI 54954 920-725-2791 or 1-800-631-2791 For more information about supported employment in Fond du Lac County contact: Cary Wright caryw@advocap.org 19 W First St PO Box 1108 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 920-922-7760 or 1-800-631-7760 WISE Program (Older Worker Training) ADVOCAP's
WISE program provides useful part-time paid work
experience, training and help finding a job for low-income individuals
age 55 and older. Participants work up to 18 months at an average
of 20 hours per week
and receive limited fringe benefits. The program's goal is to provide
participants
with the skills and experience necessary to obtain unsubsidized
employment.
These skills are obtained by working at non-profit agencies in the
community. Services May Include:
2929 Harrison St Oshkosh, WI 54901 920-426-0150 or 1-800-323-0150 or 19 W First St PO Box 1108 Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 920-922-7760 or 1-800-631-7760 Winnebago County Services Job Placement
Funding for job placement services is provided by DVR, Neenah High School and Menasha High School.
Funding for work experience services is provided by DVR, Neenah High School and Menasha High School. Short term employment experiences which can provide consumers with opportunities for:
Becky Welhouse beckyw@advocap.org 181 E North Water St, Suite 210 Neenah, WI 54954 920-725-2791 or 1-800-631-2791 Project POWER (Providing
Opportunities
for Women's Employment and Retention) centers on resource development
and employment and training activities to promote a women's
self-sufficiency. This approach stresses the active involvement of
the participant in all aspects of planning for the future.
Project POWER builds on the person's assets and strengths, identifies
career
advancement interests, and builds self-confidence.
Work Experience Training: Short-term paid training opportunities that focus on the development of soft work skills, building a positive work history, and occupational investigation and skill development. Short -Term Training: Certificate series within a variety of occupational areas, skill/competency training, seminars. Self-Employment: Business development training and technical assistance trough ADVOCAP's Business Development Fund. Asset Building Development Fund: Help women to invest in themselves and to overcome barriers through continuing education, auto purchase or repairs to provide reliable transportation, and acquire other assets that will help them become self-sufficient. This is a fund-matching program. Computer Literacy Training: A self-paced program on site at The Christine Ann Center, used to develop skills that will help them in the workplace and with their family's social and economic development. Advocacy
and Intervention
Services: Help victims of domestic violence develop their
own path to
independence by addressing barriers to self-sufficiency, acquiring
needed resources and services to meet the basic needs of the family,
and developing a system of support. For more information about Project POWER contact: Becky Welhouse beckyw@advocap.org 181 E North Water St, Suite 210 Neenah, WI 54954 920-725-2791 or 1-800-631-2791 Project Opportunity (WIA Adult) Project Opportunity is part of Wisconsin's Workforce Investment Act. This program is designed for adults seeking to upgrade their technical skills to help them stay competitive in todays changing workforce. Program Qualifications
Fond du Lac and Green Lake County Aimee Wright Fond du Lac Job & Career Center 349 Peters Ave, Fond du Lac, WI. 54935 920-922-2130 or 920-450-5848 aimeew@advocap.org Winnebago County Pat Micka Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center 315 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh, WI 54901 920-232-6221 or- 1802 Appleton Road Menasha, WI. 54952 920-968-6300 patm@advocap.org Skills Enhancement Program The Skills Enhancement Program is designed to help individuals increase their earning capabilities through educational assistance. Services May Include:
Program Qualifications:
For more information about the Skills Enhancement Program contact: Fond du Lac and Green Lake County Aimee Wright Fond du Lac Job & Career Center 349 Peters Ave, Fond du Lac, WI. 54935 920-922-2130 or 920-450-5848 aimeew@advocap.org |
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