Job Development

We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of every individual. We provide:

	Cover letter and résumé creation/revision
	Interview Skill Training
	Assistance researching and developing appropirate employment leads
	Transportation to employers and interviews
	Consulting and interviewing with employers
	Contact and follow-up with employers, and
	Employment accommodations.

	Office space in a professional and collaborative environment
	Computer work stations with hight speed internet, email and word processing
	Employment reference materials
	Mailing and résumé services, and
	Copiers, phones and faxes.

Accelerated Employment Skills Training
What is AEST?
This is four weeks of training, with immersion in comprehensive job search and retention strategies. Each day begins with a training module addressing job hunting, life skills, and success strategies. Participants benefit from peer support in daily round tables, and individual guidance from the Training Coordinator.tailored

Our Goal: is to help individuals conduct comprehensive and successful job searches by:

	Developing necessary skills and strategies, and
	Reducing the time spent on an employment search.

Topics covered include: effective communication, overcoming anxiety, self-empowerment, preparing for the interview, time management, completing online applications, networking, strategic résumés, job fair strategies, getting organized, posting résumés on the web, and retention strategies.

Additional Benefits are:

	Office space in a professional environment
	Work stations with high speed internet, email and word processing
	Mock interviews: taped, critiqued and reviewed
	Employment reference materials
	Mailing and résumé services
	Copiers, phone and faxes, and
	Weekly updates sent to counselors.

This is a great solution for: individuals returning to services, motivated and professional individuals, and counselors wanting to access job readiness in consumers.

CLASS HOURS ARE Monday through Thursday, from 9 am to 12 noon.
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Job Coaching
A&M’s job coaching services are tailored to the needs of the employed consumer. The job coach’s objective is to assist the consumer in becoming successfully independent on his/her job. 
This can include but is not limited to:

	completing paperwork
	learning job tasks and routines
	acclimating to the work site and culture
	problem solving, and
	developing and requesting accommodations.

All of our job coaches are experienced rehabilitation professionals, with the ability to coach on-site or offsite, and expertise in working with consumers of diverse backgrounds.
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Community-Based Employment Assessment
We use Community-Based Employment Assessment to provide our clients an opportunity to experience employment in a competitive working environment. Assessment sites are determined according to the skills, qualifications and abilities of the participant.

	No cost is incurred by the employer.
	Participants are paid by A&M.
	Workman's compensation and employment taxes are paid through A&M.
	Department of labor laws are met since our client is employed as a trainee of A&M's community-based assessment program.
	An A&M staff member provides supervision as long as the client needs assistance in performing job functions.
	Staff supervision will guarantee the trainee will complete the duties of the job in an effective and efficient manner.
	Staff supervision will make observations and collect information used to assist clientele in occupational decision making.
	A typical part-time employment assessment lasts from one to two weeks. Working hours are scheduled by the employer.
	Employer participation in Community-Based Employment Assessment is voluntary, and are under no obligation or contractual agreement, and may terminate the assessment at any time. Back to top