Production

The Production Department provides work and work training to individuals in an industrial setting.  The focus of this program is to assist individuals in improving their functioning level of vocational independence.  Individuals are paid a commensurate wage in industry based on the quality and quantity of work performed as compared to community employment standards.  Jobs are broken down into component steps in order to assure that everyone is capable of doing some parts of jobs coming into the production areas regardless of work pace or ability.  Work training is conducted in order for participants to learn transferrable skills and the soft skills needed for employment in the community.  Soft skills include communication skills, interpersonal skills, accepting supervision and correction appropriately, and learning the expectations of employers in today’s labor market.  Participants also build their endurance levels so that they are physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to be employed.