GOMPERS VOCATIONAL PROGRAM
Gompers Habilitation Center offers one of the finest vocational training programs in the state of Arizona. At our 21,000 square foot facility in Glendale, Gompers Vocational Program assists those individuals looking to further their employability skills through three avenues:
Gompers Vocational Training Center offers individuals with a variety of disability levels the opportunity to explore their vocational interests in a supportive environment that encourages growth and mentorship all while doing real work for real money.
The jobs learned at our facility include light assembly work making components for local business, packaging food and medical products, collating and assembling mailers, and running automatic wrapping lines for packaging purposes. Gompers facility is also able to ship most items directly to the end source. By offering a wide array of jobs and job types, Gompers provides individuals the opportunity to develop a variety of skills.
Gompers Vocational Center also operates a complete document imaging center. The imaging center offers a variety of employment opportunities and skill training levels. They range from learning how to prepare the documents for processing, training how to operate high speed scanning equipment and performing data entry tasks. To accomplish this Gompers has partnered with Express Digital Solutions. To find out more about EDS visit their website at www.edsaz.com.
The next level of independence occurs at enclaves or community based assisted work programs. In this program clients are evaluated on a regular basis to determine their strengths and interests. Once an appropriate position has been found in the community, a team of clients and a trained Gompers staff begin to work at the place of business. Transportation, supervision and assistance are given to the client throughout the day in this supported program.
Each of these steps sets the stage for community placement. Once the client has demonstrated sufficient skills at the job and is able to work independently, Gompers assists in locating a position in the community for the individual. In many cases the supported position becomes permanent. The client begins to handle all their own needs to maintain and perform their job. Gompers staff continues to work with them as they acclimate to their new opportunity by meeting with them at the job site. In the beginning there may be four or more visits a week until the client gets settled and feels comfortable. As this happens the supportive visits lessen as the client's confidence builds, however visits are still made weekly or as needed.
For more information about Gompers Vocational Program, please contact Fred Siegel, Vocational Director, at (623) 215-0845, extension 226.
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