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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Human Services, Job Training, Sheltered Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission: Friendship industries develops and maintains employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities in integrated work environments.
Programs: Friendship industries provided employment and training services for 38 persons in our businesses of contract packaging, government contracting, and document destruction. Friendship industries provided job/skill assessment feedback to assist with further job development for 14 people in situational assessment. Friendship industries provided job coaching and development for 34 people in supported employment. And, through our transportation program, we provided a means to get to work for 20 employees throughout the year. Our program services aid persons with disabilities and their families in harrisonburg and rockingham by placing employment opportunities within reach for all. Our integrated work environment provides the right environment for increased opportunities and wages.