Vocational Trainings

From Classroom to Career:

Come Away with Real Work Skills

Free training programs in Retail & Janitorial that will teach OPWDD eligible individuals the necessary skills to pursue a career.

Retail Boot Camp

          • Cashiering
          • Customer Service
          • Teamwork
          • Basic Cleaning
          • Stock
          • Inventory

Janitorial Boot Camp

        • Professional Cleaning Techniques
        • Bathroom & surface sanitation
        • Efficient time management for tasks
        • Safe & Effective use of cleaning chemicals
        • Mastery of cleaning tools & equipment

Who Qualifies?

• At least 18 years old

• OPWDD Eligible

• Interested in pursuing a career

• Ready to obtain competitive, integrated employment

Training Details

  • 80 hours of classroom instruction

  • 30 hours of hands-on cleaning experience

  • Located at Jawonio Rockland or Jawonio Yonkers

Boot Camp Referral Form
The Jawonio Boot Camp is designed to prepare individuals with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities (IDD) for career pathways in the retail industry.
Please complete the following questionnaire to refer OPWDD eligible individuals for the training program. 
CLICK HERE

For more information, please contact:

Courtney Burnham, Program Accountability Manager, Employment Division

Courtney.Burnham@jawonio.org

845.906.9692

Courtney Burnham, Program Accountability Manager, Employment Division

Courtney.Burnham@jawonio.org
845.906.9692

This training is being funded under the OPWDD Career Specific Vocational Training (CSVT) initiative.