Welcome to WorkAbility III Program

WorkAbility III Program 2013

Specialized Counseling, Employment & Vocational Services

Coordinator/ Counselor
Natalie Bradley

Specialized educational planning that focuses on student strengths and abilities to achieve vocational and educational goals. Liaison services for students between NVC and the Department of Rehabilitation.

-College success skills instruction in time management, study skills, test taking strategies and test anxiety

-Rehabilitation Counseling services including vocational testing and guidance to identify vocational areas of interest and abilities, assistive technology and ergonomic assessments to incorporate hardware and software devices that will maximize independence, and individualized job placement services such as video based resumes.

-Linkages and referrals to campus and community agencies to increase opportunities for students.

Job Development Specialist

Edward Beanes

-Pre-vocational Services: employment portfolio development, interviewing skills, job seeking skills, advocacy awareness, career exploration/development

-Employability Skills: Communication with co-workers and supervisors, work behavior/attitude, appropriate grooming/dress, expectations of a job, resources & referral.

-Employment Development/Placement: on-the-job training, work experience, job placement assistance.

WAIII Welcomes Noah Morris, Job Placement Specialist

Noah Morris

Noah will be working with our local employers assisting with clients job placement activity. Please welcome him to our WAIII Team!

WorkAbility III

WorkAbility is a collaborative program between NVC and the California Department of Rehabilitation. We provide intensive academic and career services for students with severe disabilities. Our mission is to work with our mutual clients/students in successfully transitioning them into gainful employment. The services we provide include specialized counseling, assistive technology consultation and training, instruction assistance support, academic and vocational assessment and job placement services. Our mission is to promote student independence.

WAIII implements supportive counseling and

academic services including:

- Specialized educational planning for certificate, degree and/or transfer requirements, based upon strengths and abilities.

- Vocational guidance and instruction in academic skills such as time management, organizational skills, study skills, test taking skills, and interpersonal skills. Strengths assessments and vocational testing combined with college success skills result in appropriate vocational goals and professional behaviors that lead to employment success.

- Identification of assistive technology hardware and software devices that enable college and career success. Specialized academic support through the provision of instructional aids for tutoring, and instruction.

- Linkages and referrals to campus and community agencies to increase opportunities for students

Who qualifies?

Workability III participants must be:
1. A student attending Napa Valley College, AND
2. A client receiving services from California Department of Rehabilitation.

To contact the California Department of Rehabilitation please visit http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/, or call Voice (707) 253-4924 / Fx: (707) 253-4929

Learn more about The Department of Rehabilitation!

Consumers who have successfully transitioned into employment! Hire skilled motivated performers!

WorkAbility III

Youtube Channel!

Natalie Bradley with Paul Martinez Everett, WAIII

Watch and listen to our current and former students as they tackle challenges and succeed!

Employers....

Hire a Napa Valley College Student

FACTS

92% of Americans view companies that hire people with disabilities more favorably.

Reduce training and recruitment cost: People with disabilities have equal to or higher performance rates and are less likely to resign and move onto another job.

Diversifying your workforce may appeal to a diverse customer base. One in five Americans has a disability, representing $1 trillion in purchase power.

Edward Beanes, WAIII

The WAIII program realizes the community and local businesses have specific issues and needs that must be met. In addition to assisting our students in achieving their goals, the program is also concerned with meeting the needs of the local community and employers, through:

Providing information about federal and state tax credits that could save an employer thousands of dollars annually.

Making appropriate referrals to fulfill employment needs.

Presenting educated, skilled and motivated workers.

Follow-up with employees & employer to ensure employee/employer satisfaction.

Connection with a network of college & community resources

Give us a call today and learn more about how you can help our students achieve their dream jobs.

Questions? Please call our office at 707-256-7332.