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ICYMI - Our co-founder Armando was on KAFF recently talking about Conscious Capitalism with host Peter Bruce. You can listen to it here bit.ly/3pEYTGY
2 days ago
This story made us smile. Earlier this month, 21-year-old Chris Nikic became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon. While most of us were glued to the television waiting for the results of the Presidential race to be announced, Chris was completing a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26 mile run. Chris did it in just under 17 hours. Here's the story from CBS News. #1percentbetter
4 days ago
When we empower people with disabilities to lead lives that are more independent and productive, everyone wins. Which is why we are committed to getting rid of the barriers that can make it difficult for individuals to find – and keep – a job.
Each year, we assist more than 200 people as they go through the journey of identifying the work they want to do, getting the skills and education they need, applying for positions and maintaining employment once hired.
Learn more about the work we do in our latest blog: qualityconnections.org/workforce/
6 days ago
National Employment Disability Awareness Month, creating a culture of inclusion while providing awareness and access for all!
Selena’s Story:
Selena was hired at Safeway as a courtesy clerk. She interacts with customers while bagging groceries and frequently helps out with cashiering when needed. Selena recently received a promotion to be a personal shopper which she is really looking forward to!!
‘It is a really fun environment to work in and my confidence has improved. What I like the most is being able to do different kinds of tasks. I also like the people I work with and showing Safeway customers where items are located. When I was hired, it was a really rewarding experience.”
Selena’s Supervisor Charlotte says she doesn’t know what she would do without Selena! She is great!
Selena came to QC’s Employment Services program through DES/Vocational Rehabilitation. She received Rehabilitation Instructional Services to work on her interpersonal skills, communication, and how to interact when difficult situations come up at work. Selena worked hard to hone in her resume building and interview skills and she landed her dream job - providing customer service at one of our local Safeway stores!
We want to emphasize that people with disabilities are talented and dedicated to what they do. They add diversity to the workplace and we will continue to encourage and support our devoted community businesses to increase access for all individuals.
Thank you, Safeway for your continued support and for taking the steps to ensure people with disabilities are represented in our workforce!! 💗
1 month ago
This is awesome! 😀👍
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
It was QC’s commitment to working with people with disadvantages and disabilities, coupled with a highly professional and compassionate team that led me to choose full time employment with Quality Connections. Today, I work full time as an Office Products Consultant, helping generate revenue for our non-profit and in doing so, furthering the mission of helping people."
- CT McMurry