Summary Information on 3rd Year of the Disability Employment Grantees
Summary
Information on 3rd Year of the Disability Employment Grantees
International
Association of Jewish Vocational Services (IAJVS)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Location:Pennsylvania – Philadelphia; Massachusetts – Boston; Illinois, Chicago; Florida – TampaBay; California – San Francisco.
Funding:$302,943performance
period -7/01/2004 – 6/30/2005
IAJVS
focuses mainly on individuals with HIV/AIDS and/or psychiatric disabilities. This
program enrolls participants in an information technology training program at
five sites across the United States.The training program aims for linking participants with well-paying
stable information technology jobs.The
IAJVS project includes innovative approaches such as distance learning,
telecommuting, and self-employment to help trainees overcome barriers to
employment.Several of the sites either
operate a One Stop or co-locate with a One Stop, thus benefiting from leveraged
services and resources.The project has
formed networks with employers who provide placement opportunities, and
custom-designed training programs leading to employment.
