Nov 28

Lynchburg Va. Project SEARCH Student Lands Dream Job

By Stand Up, Inc. | Transition Services

Patrons of Blackwater Coffee Company wait patiently in line as a young dark-haired man prepares a list of drinks made to order. He maintains a pleasant demeanor, even as the line at the counter inches out into the mall's open area. They see his sharp, precise movements as he skillfully mixes various liquids together, pouring them in their cups without spilling a drop. This Lynchburg Va. Project SEARCH student's movements bring to mind a well-oiled machine, dutifully completing each task in a quick, timely manner.

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Apr 19

Discover An Un-Tapped Resource For Great Employees

By Stand Up, Inc. | Transition Services

Live The Employers Dream

Imagine employees who actually show up to work. Imagine having employees that love their jobs and can’t wait to give 100% everyday. That’s exactly what you’re likely to find when you employ young people being trained through internship programs at local hospitals and businesses in your local area.

Discover Clinch Valley Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH has grown from one original program site at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to nearly 400 programs across 45 states and four countries. Project SEARCH’s primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities. 

Project SEARCH Is Driven By Collaboration With The Following Community Partners:

  • checkBusiness in the community (Clinch Valley Medical Center)
  • checkLocal School District(s) and/or Educational Organization (Tazewell County Schools)
  • checkVocational Rehabilitation (DARS)
  • checkCommunity Rehabilitation Partner (Stand Up, Inc.)
Sep 01

Stand Up, Inc. Celebrates 6 Years

By Stand Up, Inc. | News

September 1 marks Stand Up, Inc.'s sixth year of providing employment services to individuals with disabilities in Virginia. In that time we have grown from primarily serving Lynchburg, Virginia to covering the majority of central, south-side and southwest Virginia.

We've come a long way since September 1, 2009 and we're looking forward to continued growth in the future. Thanks to all the people who have made the last 6 years possible. Our employees, community partners, and customers continue to move us forward in hopes to provide the best service possible.

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Aug 22

STEP–Students and Parents

By Stand Up, Inc. | Transition Services

What is STEP?

STEP (Student Transition Employment Program) is a partnership between Stand Up Inc., local city or county high schools, and community businesses. It is designed to aid participants in learning the necessary skills to become successful in a competitive workplace environment. Through various classroom and hands-on learning experiences, the students will leave the program having learned valuable social skills, interpersonal communication skills, work ethics, safety training, and many other concepts related to the workforce. 

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Apr 24

Anxiety Disorders

By Stand Up, Inc. | News

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

A person that may be struggling with an anxiety disorder should let another person know about physical sensations, anxieties, or phobias. Since anxiety disorders do not disappear until they're dealt with, it is critical to inform someone that can help. If a person does not seem to understand right away, talk to another trusted adult.

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