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New Employment Success Video

Jennifer — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:52:25 +0000

Thanks to the YMCA of Greater Nashua and Rose Haven Nursing Home in Merrimack, LinkAbilities is proud to present our newest employment success video! Meet Lisa and Kimberly, two women who are working hard and letting nothing stand in their way! Watch the video now!

Summer Newsletter Available

Jennifer — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:58:28 +0000

The LinkAbilities Summer Newsletter is now available! Please click here: LinkAbilities Summer Newsletter 2011 to read the latest stories.

First STRIDE Class Graduates

Jennifer — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:28:06 +0000

The first class of STRIDE students has officially graduated! Daniel Brien, Tommy Gravel, Fred Purtell, and Joshua Richardson celebrated their achievement on June 29^th with family, friends, and staff from Lowell General Hospital. STRIDE is a 20-week on-the-job training program for adults with disabilities, based completely on the needs and workflows of Sodexo managers. This new 20 week program is comprised of 3 internships, allowing participants to learn skills necessary for competitive employment once they graduate from the program. The graduates will now be looking for employment using the skills they have learned. STRIDE is a unique collaboration between The PLUS Company, Lowell General Hospital, Sodexo, and LinkAbilities. The next class will start at Lowell General Hospital in late July.

Catholic Medical Center Project SEARCH Highlighted

Jennifer — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:48:04 +0000

The New Hampshire Disabilities Rights Center Summer RAP sheet focuses on employment and includes an article about Project SEARCH in the Queen City. This is the first year the program has run at Catholic Medical Center, with a graduating class of six students. The article shows the enthusiasm of the CMC staff and how quickly the hospital has embraced Project SEARCH, as well as the journey of one of this year’s interns.

Read the entire article here: http://www.drcnh.org/RAPsummer2011.pdf

St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH Graduates its Third Class

Jennifer — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:17:42 +0000

On Monday, June 20^th, nine students were recognized for successful completion and participation in St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program for high school students with developmental disabilities. Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau served as the guest speaker and representatives from both Senator Shaheen and Congressman Bass’ offices were on hand with remarks.

Project SEARCH is a collaborative effort between St. Joseph Hospital, LinkAbilities*, the Nashua School District (and surrounding school districts), New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation, The PLUS Company, Inc. and Gateways Community Services.

St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH provides total workplace immersion for high school students with developmental disabilities who will soon be transitioning to the community. The program facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration and on-the-job training and support in the healthcare field.

Within the last year, Project SEARCH expanded to Concord, Manchester and Keene within Concord Hospital, Catholic Medical Center and Cheshire Medical Center, respectively. Expansions are also underway in Dover and Claremont/Lebanon. Project SEARCH originated at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and is quickly launching pilot programs across the country, in England and Australia.

The St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH Business Advisory Council includes members of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic, Home Health & Hospice Care, Sodexo, Greenbriar Terrace and Fairview Nursing Home.

Project SEARCH Graduation to Occur at St. Joseph Hospital

Jennifer — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:48:41 +0000

On Monday, June 20^th, nine students will be recognized for their successful completion and participation in St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program for high school students with developmental disabilities. The graduation for Project SEARCH’s third class will be held in the Carl Amelio Room at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua at 6:00 P.M. Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau will be the guest speaker.

The St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH Business Advisory Council includes members of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic, Home Health & Hospice Care, Sodexo, Greenbriar Terrace and Fairview Nursing Home.

June 20 – St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH Graduation

Jennifer — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:45:53 +0000

St. Joseph Hospital Project SEARCH Graduation will occur on June 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the Carl Amelio Room of St. Joseph Hospital.

May 23 – Project SEARCH Advisory Council Breakfast

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:11:32 +0000

The Project SEARCH Business Advisory Council Breakfast is scheduled for May 23, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Hospital.

May 12 – Statewide Community of Practice Meeting

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:09:25 +0000

Statewide Community of Practice Meeting is scheduled for May 12th at 1:00 p.m. in Concord. For more details, contact Jennifer at ContactUs@Linkabilities.org.

May 4 – Workforce Development Coalition Meeting

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:08:02 +0000

A Workforce Development Coalition Meeting is scheduled on May 4, from 1-3 at The Nashua Center. If you are thinking about attending contact us at ContactUs@Linkabilities.org.