LICENSED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
As an employment-first organization, MRCI is committed to providing services to help individuals to be successful in their careers. Employment Exploration, Employment Development and Employment Support services are the three employment services within our menu of services available for individuals on their journey to obtaining and sustaining, competitive, integrated employment in the community.
When appropriate, the one-on-one attention and/or more focused services can allow for services to be specialized to an individual’s needs, goals and current skillset.
EMPLOYMENT EXPLORATION
Employment Exploration activities are often the first step in finding a career. These experiences strengthen a person’s knowledge, interests and preferences so he/ she can make informed decisions.
Some of the activities provided through MRCI’s Employment Exploration include:
• Job tours
• Informational interviews
• Community tours
• Career speakers
• Soft skill development
• Career interest inventories
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
Individualized services offered through MRCI are designed to help a person achieve competitive, integrated employment, become self-employed or establish a micro- enterprise business in his/her community.
In addition, Employment Exploration services can help you strengthen your skills through activities such as:
• Resume writing• Attending job fairs
• Preparing for interviews
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Support services help people with disabilities maintain paid employment in community- business settings, while allowing them to continue developing the skills to pursue additional career goals. Employment Support is available to individuals who are new hires or long-standing employees.
Resources include:
• Continuous skill development
(leadership, soft skills, technology)
• Employer education on numerous
topics including disability awareness