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PFW FAQ
History of Partners for Work:
Partners for Work (PFW) was developed by the Auburn Rotary Club in 2003 and has
expanded through-out western Washington as a viable program that assists
employers in gaining access to this talented, untapped workforce. The target
population is people who are over 18 years of age who have developmental
disabilities and want to work. These individuals have learned valuable skills
to offer the workplace, yet their unemployment rate (70%) is very high and many
can’t meet the established job requirements set by human resource departments
within businesses.
Rotarians are often the top people in their companies and in a key role to help
open the door towards paid work. What Rotarians do best is network and
communicate. These are powerful skills creating opportunities for people with
disabilities.
Through Partners for Work, Rotarians and employers are assisted in
finding service resources at no cost for the following items:
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identifying and
developing paid opportunities,
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matching
employer needs with job candidates,
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assistance with
on-the-job training, and
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support as
needed for the duration of employment.
People with
developmental disabilities are currently employed in a variety of jobs. In King
County, people can be found working as office assistants, warehousemen,
groundskeepers, small business owners, and in many more occupations.
Management has experienced great success redistributing current work loads and
creating jobs for people with disabilities, as other employees are freed up to
do more complex tasks. Hiring an employee with a developmental disability can
also improve teamwork and enhance work culture as the team learns to recognize
everyone's contribution. Businesses are further able to contribute to their
community by helping people with developmental disabilities become tax-paying
citizens.
To learn more about Partners for
Work (PFW), contact:
Jonathan Hankins; West Seattle Rotarian & Employment Consultant
(253) 735-1553
work
(206) 349-5297
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