Evaluation and Assessment

Evaluation and Assessment services help consumers explore options and identify immediate and long-term vocational goals. During the evaluation process vocational interests, aptitudes, strengths and limitations are identified, and then used to determine the steps necessary to reach career goals and achieve success.

Benefits Analysis assists individuals with disability in obtaining a clear understanding of their county and federal benefits. Participation promotes self-advocacy and independence.

Situational Assessment provides consumers with opportunities to test their skills and abilities in actual work environments in the manufacturing, custodial, building maintenance, clerical and sewing fields..

Vocational Evaluation uses vocational testing, work samples and career exploration to identify a person's vocational interests, abilities and goals

Work and Life Skills

Basic Life Skills provides individuals with developmental disabilities safe, supportive, and interactive services designed to assist them attaining optimal functioning.

Personal, Social and Employment provides training in daily living skills, including personal care, communication and vocational skills. This program is specifically designed for people with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.

Adult Food Program participants in adult day programs are eligible to receive free or reduced cost meals in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Education and the USDA. Adult Food Program Information

Work Adjustment and Transitional Employment

Vocational Guidance Services pioneered the Work Adjustment technique that is used throughout the country. An "earn-while-you-learn" opportunity, Work Adjustment is a transitional employment program in which consumers earn a paycheck while learning appropriate workplace behaviors, such as work quality, punctuality, and productivity.

Clerical Work Adjustment is a self-paced program that provides people with a basic understanding of the equipment and skills needed for success in an office setting.
Clerical Work Adjustment Brochure

Community-Based Work Adjustment offers transitional paid work experience in various work sites throughout the community

Custodial Work Adjustment combines classroom instruction with paid, hands-on work experience. Consumers learn a variety of custodial skills and techniques, including restroom care, carpet cleaning and floor waxing.

Facility-Based Work Adjustment provides a variety of hands-on work experience in areas such as packaging, assembly, inspection, quality control, sorting and material handling.

Textile Services Work Adjustment prepares consumers for vocational training and job placement through a transitional paid work experience in the textile services industry making U.S. military apparel.

Skills Training

Vocational Guidance Services Skills Training programs give consumers the tools they need to gain employment. Hands-on work experience in computer, custodial, building maintenance and textile services training provides consumers with marketable skills to take with them into the work force.

Basics of Bookkeeping and Accounting Training provides individuals with knowledge of Windows and Office applications with the software skills needed for employment in bookkeeping/accounting with small businesses. Students enrolled in this four week program receive training in bookkeeping terminology, introduction to QuickBooks, accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, business forms, banking and reports.

Available at our East 55th, Triskett, Elyria, Painesville and Columbus locations.  

Please contact us at rehab@vgsjob.org for more information.

Building Maintenance Skills Training provides consumers with 12 weeks of training in proper building maintenance methods to prepare trainees for entry-level building maintenance positions. Routine, day-to-day maintenance responsibilities are covered as well as emergency maintenance, protective maintenance and safety procedures with chemicals, tools and other equipment.  Plumbing, electricity, heating, air conditioning, painting, drywall, basic carpentry and troubleshooting are covered and the program length can be adjusted to fit individual needs, skills and experience. 

Available at our East 55th location.

Please contact us at rehab@vgsjob.org

Customer Service Certification Training provides training in the basic skills employers look for and are required to deliver effective customer service in any business environment. Participants gain an understanding of the processes, procedures and tools found in any customer service/call center environment while building skills in computer literacy, business writing and business Internet usage. The class culminates in the students sitting for certification by the Help Desk Institute giving them a real advantage both in the interview process and on the job.

Available at our East 55th location.

Please contact us at rehab@vgsjob.org

Computer Skills Training offers individualized computer instruction designed to enhance employability in an office setting. The variable program length allows students to choose which applications to pursue certification as well as what additional areas of focus within which they wish to develop greater skill. Students choosing a four-week program will focus on a single Microsoft Office product (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access or Outlook) while those enrolling in the eight to twelve week program are able to pursue MOS certification in two or more Microsoft Office products.

Training includes self-paced and instructor led periods which enables participants to build skills in the applications chosen in preparation for MOS certification testing at the CORE level. Additionally administrative support skills such as proofreading, business writing, data-entry, professional telephone skills and filing. to Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.

Custodial Skills Training provides training in proper custodial methods, preparing trainees for janitorial/custodial positions.

Food Service Training provides training in the basic skills required to obtain entry-level employment in the hospitality/food industry as kitchen and dining room employees.

Forklift Training is a comprehensive, week long program including assessment, field observation, nationally recognized core technical training, job readiness and more. This program is appropriate for both newly hired and experienced operators.

HVAC Training familiarizes individuals with important terminology, safety, proper equipment, current EPA laws, basic skills necessary for gaining employment as an assistant/apprenticeship and provides an important introduction for those who wish to pursue advanced training in the HVAC field.

Life Skills Training workshops assist the participants in developing skills necessary to cope with real life situations with tact and confidence. Participants in all Occupational Skills Training and Work Adjustment programs benefit from weekly Life Skills sessions.

Textile Services Training prepares work-ready individuals for employment in the sewing industry by familiarizing them with all aspects of a working garment factory.

Wait Staff Training provides training in the basic skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the food service industry as a Server or Host Person. The four-week curriculum provides class instruction and hands on experience.

Placement

Once training is complete, the search for employment begins. Vocational Guidance Services� professional staff guides consumers through the job-seeking process, from identifying employer expectations and filling out applications to resume creation and interview preparation. After a job has been secured, we provide continued guidance to help consumers achieve long-term success.

Drug Screening tests clients for use of alcohol, illegal substances and abuse of prescription medication.

Job Coaching provides on-the-job assistance in areas such as work sociability, acceptance of rules and supervision, personal hygiene and work quality, all helping to bridge the transition from training to work

Job Site Work Experience a paid work experience program, is designed for people who are essentially job ready, but require additional transferable skills. An emphasis is placed on establishing a recent work history and demonstrating work readiness in a real work environment.

Job Placement Retention program helps consumers obtain competitive employment by providing job leads, interviewing tips, and job choice guidance. Post-placement assistance is also available to ensure long-term success.

Job Search Skills Training prepares consumers for every aspect of a job search, including how to complete job applications, appropriate dress, resume writing and mock interview sessions.

Temporary Employment helps clients gain real-world work experience while providing local employers with dedicated, well-trained temporary workers.