Ready 2 Work Academy: Students in the class will explore and identify their passions, learn about opportunities, practice employment skills and learn how to apply for a job. Ready 2 Work Jr. Academy: Helping students in high school get a start on job-readiness for post-graduation. Program may include volunteer work and internships. Also offers summer classes, job-site visits and one-on-one mentoring.

This one year training program helps individuals build employment skills such as: interviewing techniques, how to complete a job application and developing a relationship with supervisors and coworkers. Geared for individuals with developmental disabilities who are 18 years and older.

OAI provides various employment preparation and job training skills to eligible applicants: search/placement, on the job training, retraining, work experience, interview training, job readiness, resume preparation and prevocational training.

Assist individuals with developmental disabilities develop skills necessary to succeed in employment. Services include communication skills, following directions, problem solving skills and more.

Groups services will offer individuals the opportunity to participate on the cleaning crew, while being paid during training. Individual services will offer one-on-one training at a site developed in the community, individuals in this program will not be paid during services. These services are time limited to six months.

Provides job training and work experiences to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, to teach individual skills necessary to succeed in paid community employment. Skills addressed are task focus, task completion, productivity, work quality, social concepts within the workplace, attendance, punctuality, problem solving and work safety.

Job placement and maintenance services assist people in obtaining community employment. Participants receive individualized and group support in resume development, job search and interviewing strategies, and networking. Job Placement Specialists help participants assess their strengths and needs, set personal goals, and explore their vocational interests. Staff also connect job seekers to area employers.

Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.

Building Employment Skills Training (BEST): Works with individuals to help equip individuals with important job and workplace skills and to develop the confidence needed to succeed in the workforce. This program is individualized and the area of focus varies from person to person. Skills worked on may include: interpersonal skills such as communication, social awareness, team work, accepting criticism, and professional etiquette. Additional areas which are addressed include building stamina and increasing speed.

Helps people with disabilities prepare for success through evaluation of career interests and customized job training in industries that include but are not limited to clerical, customer service, food service, housekeeping, laundry/linen service, manufacturing, retail service, warehouse shipping and receiving.

Provides pre vocational training where habilitative goals are developed to address communication in the workplace, ability to follow tasks and directions, workplace problem solving and safety. Career planning is also addressed through job exploration, job shadowing, assessment of interests

OAI provides various employment preparation and job training skills to eligible applicants: search/placement, on the job training, retraining, work experience, interview training, job readiness, resume preparation and prevocational training.

SAVE: Provides training in vocational employment and living skills.

Employment services provides supports to adults with disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive integrated jobs in in the community. Services may include discovery/exploration, job development/placement, on the job training, long-term retention supports and pre-vocational training.

Education for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Speech therapy.

Guidance, advocacy, and counseling.

Prevocational training.

Adult vocational training.

Imagine the Possibilities offers employment training and supportive services for youth and adults. Services include: job coaching (a program providing supported employment at inclusive work sites in the community) and job development (a program to assist individuals in developing job seeking skills and work ethics).

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Provides services that are designed to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to obtain employment in the community.

Vocational Training/Supported Employment teaches a variety of work skills including interpersonal skills, attitude, cooperation, teamwork, communication skills, and time management. With the assistance of a job developer and a job coach, the client may be able to secure a job in the community.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Provides HCBS Intellectual Disability and Brain Injury Waiver Community Living and employment supports to adult age 18 and up. Candeo now offers outpatient mental health therapy to children and adults. Services include:

COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT for individuals with disabilities including in-home and community supports that assist individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice. Serves individuals with autism, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, brain injury, individuals dealing with interfering behaviors and dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental illness.

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT for individuals with disabilities. This service provides community supports to find, obtain, learn and maintain a competitive employment position in the community. Specializes in individuals with intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, brain injuries and chronic mental illness.

HOME BASED HABILITATION SERVICES are for individuals who have a mental illness. Provides supports in the home, community and employment site to assist the individual to maintain independent living and employment.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY for children and adults of all ages. Candeo therapists specialize in Art and Play Therapy, Trauma recovery and more. The team also specializes in therapeutic support for adults experiencing both an intellectual disability and a mental health diagnosis.