In September, 2023, Governor Hochul Announced $13 Million in Grant awards to Nonprofit Service Providers like us. Out of the total funding, Jawonio received approximately $1.6 million to provide Career Training Opportunities and Vocational Services for People With Developmental Disabilities. Press release Here.
From Classroom to Career:
Come away with a stronger resume and excellent references
About Jawonio Retail Boot Camp
Retail Boot Camp is a program designed to develop hard skills for employment in the retail field. You will learn the skills necessary to pursue your career!
Benefits
Retail continues to be a growing & stable field. You will learn marketable skills and gain hands-on experience. If you love retail, you will have opportunities to learn about cashiering, customer service, teamwork, cleaning, stocking shelves, inventory and so much more.
Eligibility
You must be OPWDD eligible, unemployed and have a desire to work in retail.
Training Sessions
(75 hours)
Three 2 ½ hours classroom sessions per week for 10 weeks
Classes will be offered in the Lower Hudson Valley
A minimum of 25 hours of hands-on work experience at local retail stores
For more information, please contact:
Courtney Burnham, Supervisor of Vocational & Placement Services
Courtney.Burnham@jawonio.org
845.906.9692
Stacey Kantrowitz, Director of Community Employment Services
Stacey.Kantrowitz@jawonio.org
845.814.8406
This training is being funded under the OPWDD Career Specific Vocational Training (CSVT) initiative.
