Job Placement
While enrolled with PWI, you will get to work with several people who will be an important part of your vocational plan and ongoing progress. Based upon your strengths, interests, and, most importantly, your goals, the job placement specialist (JPS) will work with you to find you a job in the community. Finding your ideal job will take time. Matching your work interests with the availability of jobs in the areas that you can work is a process that requires a lot of teamwork.
Remember - your involvement is extremely important to make job development successful. To find the job you want, you need to keep in touch with your JPS. The JPS works hard to find work for many individuals. To help you find the job you want, please answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to work in the community?
- What types of jobs are you interested in?
- The names of employers/businesses that you would like to work for?
- The times and days that you can and cannot work?
- How far from home (travel time or miles) can you work?
- How many hours per day or per week would you like to work?
Please write down the answers to these questions and discuss them with your JPS, who will be happy to discuss any job ideas that you have. Your ideas and involvement will make the difference in getting the job you want.
Take some time now to write down jobs that you've had (what work you did, dates you worked, your supervisor's name, phone number, etc.). This information will be very important when you begin to fill out job applications. If you would like assistance, your JPS will work with you to complete job applications and will assist you as you prepare for interviews.
It takes teamwork to find your job ... be your team leader!