Mar 04

Supported Employment In Southwest Virginia

By Stand Up, Inc. | Business Development

Stand Up, Inc. began offering supported employment in Southwest Virginia at the beginning of February 2014. Stand Up is  a service provider for the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and will be working with their offices in Wytheville, Marion and Galax. Stand Up will be expanding their services to include Abingdon, Pounding Mill and Norton Virginia in the near future

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Mar 25

Transition Services For Students With Disabilities

By Stand Up, Inc. | Transition Services

Effective transition services for students with disabilities are essential for their success in the workplace after high school.

Virginia supported employment provider Stand Up, Inc. has developed a curriculum that has been adopted in many Virginia school systems which makes the difficult transition from school to work much easier.

Stand Up calls it’s program STEP (Student Transition Employment Program.) It is a partnership between local city or county high schools and community businesses.

These transition services for students with disabilities are 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 leave the program having learned valuable social skills, interpersonal communication skills, work ethics, safety training, and many other concepts related to being in the workforce.

While transition services for students with disabilities may include information about post-secondary education, independent living, and community participation, the Stand Up, Inc program focuses entirely on the transition from school to work.

Students leave the program with real work experience to put on a resume, references, and many times, letters of recommendation. In almost every community served STEP’s business partners have made offers of employment to students that completed the program and are determined to be a good fit for the employer.

Stand Up, Inc. has learned through experience that the best way to learn something is by actually doing it, and their transition services for students with disabilities reflect that viewpoint.

Through partnerships with area agencies such as the Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services and area schools, they have developed a variety of programs designed to assist in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace. Stand Up, Inc. realizes that the transition from school to work is one of life’s biggest adjustments, and it is one that they are here to help you with.

To learn more about the STEP Program contact  the Director of Transition Services, at (434) 316-7140. To learn more about Stand Up, Inc. go to www.StandUp-Inc.com or email us at [email protected]

Mar 08

Businesses Partner With Local Schools to Produce Employees of the Future

By Stand Up, Inc. | Transition Services

The STEP Program (Student Transition Employment Program) is a partnership between 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.

Students begin each quarter with a one week instructional period, in which they will study and be tested on specific topics, ranging from communication in the workplace to resume building.

Following this classroom time, the students then disperse into the community job sites for an eight week “on the job training” session. While on site, students will learn actual jobs and skill sets, and work in these environments just as an actual employee would.

A job coach will be on site with the students at all times, to aid in skill acquisition and monitor their progress. Following the eight week session, students will come back to the classroom for one week, to share their work experiences and review what they learned that quarter.

All students will follow the rules and regulations of the job sites, just as any paid employee would be expected to do.

To learn more about the STEP Program contact, Kelly Reichard, Executive Director at (434) 316-7140 or by email at [email protected]  To learn more about Stand Up, Inc. go to www.StandUp-Inc.com or email us at [email protected]

Jan 28

Valuable Tips For A Good Interview

By Stand Up, Inc. | Find Jobs In Virginia

Having spent days, weeks, or perhaps many months searching for the ideal job you'll want to feel self-confident when an employer calls you in for a job interview. You will only have a few moments to sell your skills, experiences, and attitude to the company.

Keep in mind these tips for a good interview and you could make your job interview a lot more successful.

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Jan 07

How To Find Jobs In Virginia

By Stand Up, Inc. | Find Jobs In Virginia

To find jobs in Virginia in today's job market you need to be proactive. Making use of all of your resources and following up on applications is vital.

At Stand Up, Inc. we're about more than simply helping people find job opportunities. Our agency assists people who have significant disabilities find jobs that suit their skills and abilities.

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