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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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Dec 02

Employment First

By Stand Up, Inc. | News

Employment First

A belief that employment in the general workforce is the first and preferred outcome in the provision of publicly funded services for all working age citizens with disabilities, regardless of level of disability.

For many people that receive state funded services, the idea of employment has almost been an afterthought, especially for people with significant disabilities. Other options that have had a higher priority include Day Support, Pre-Vocational training or Sheltered Work in a facility that may have paid wages less than the Federal minimum wage.

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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]

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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