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Pre-Employment Services

Orchid After Rain

1

Job Exploration Counseling

Assists individuals in identifying and choosing viable career options through the exploration of career pathways, labor market research, and vocational assessments.

2

Informational Interview

Provides the chance to learn about a career, industry, or company from someone with experience. It can generate insight into job responsibilities, skills, challenges, and opportunities, as well as expand an individual's network and offer valuable guidance.

3

Job Site Tour

Provides the opportunity to get a firsthand look at a company's culture, work environment, and job responsibilities. It can help indiviiduals determine if a company and/or job position is a good fit for them, while also making a positive impression on employers.

4

Job Shadow

Observe a professional on the job to gain insight into their industry and role. The experience can help individuals determine if a particular career path is right for them.

5

Workplace Readiness Training

Designed to address a range of soft skills and job readiness behaviors, including appropriate workplace interactions, time management, effective communication, problem solving, independent behaviors, financial literacy, orientation and mobility, and more.

6

Job Seeking Skills Training

Provides comprehensive training to help individuals independently search for jobs. We cover everything from preparing resumes and completing applications to mastering the art of interviewing.

7

Situational Assessments

Evaluates work behaviors, interpersonal skills, and job-related skill levels to identify viable career options. Assessments are offered in facility-based and community-based settings. 

8

Counseling on Post-Secondary Educational Programs

Provides comprehensive support with identifying financial aid options, documenting necessary academic accommodations, and promoting the use of self-advocacy skills. We also assist with the application and enrollment process, identify interests and goals, and connect students to PSE resources and services.

9

Work-Based Learning Experiences

Engages, motivates, and augments the learning process by connecting indivduals to real-life work experiences and future career opportunities with employers.

10

Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Focuses on empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves effectively through the development of self-awareness, independent decision-making, goal setting, self-determination, as well as understanding, requesting, and utilizing needed accommodations.

11

Work Adjustment Training

Helps individuals adjust their work behavior and develop compensatory skills in various vocational areas, including interpersonal skills, peer and supervisory work relationships, and general work expectations and habits.

12

Personal Adjustment Training

Helps individuals adjust their personal behavior and develop compensatory skills for independent living that enables them to communicate effectively, travel in the community, improve personal functioning, and achieve employment.

Employment Services

Orchid After Rain

1

Job Preparation & Development

Includes resume and cover letter creation, as well as job search, application, and interview assistance. We also establish relationships with potential employers on your behalf.

2

Job Placement

Offers employment in a competitive integrated setting that aligns with individuals' strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. 

3

Job Coaching

Provides hands-on worksite training and support to individuals after job placement, including job site orientation, job skills training, and coordination of additional services to ensure employment stability.

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