Community Resources
Employment / Job Training
Michele Montgomery
Job Coach/Employment Placement Specialist
Above and Beyond Employment Services
Mission: “I am a former Texas School Special Educator who is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities in the workplace.”
Services Offered: specialized in neurodivergent individuals’ job preparation; resumes; cover letters; elevator speech; mock interviews; job searching; side by side job interview support; career/research assessment; supportive employment; job placement; job analysis; on site job coaching/training; vocational training
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Norma Belton
Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas
Mission: "Our mission is to advance business-driven solutions that promote economic growth, opportunity, and a skilled workforce.
Whether you need to find a job or fill a job, our workforce programs and ecosystem of support services can help you get the job done.
We’re Advocates of Inclusive Environments and Equal Opportunity.
Our programs and services support youth and young adults of all abilities. We work in partnership with local Independent School Districts, businesses, community organizations and the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services to provide job opportunities, career exploration counseling and other support services for youth and young adults with disabilities."
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Phone: 469-678-8274
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Website: http://www.dfwjobs.com/
Hugs Cafe
Mission: "Hugs Café Inc provides meaningful training and employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through their 4 programs, Hugs Café, Hugs Greenhouse, Hugs Training Academy, and Hugs Home Cooking, individuals are encouraged for their unique abilities and offered opportunities to engage in purposeful activity."
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Website: http://hugscafe.org/
The following list of resources is provided for informational purposes only. The Not Forgotten 1st has compiled these resources based on our personal experiences and the experiences of others, but we encourage you to conduct your own thorough research and due diligence before engaging any of these providers. Your interactions and any agreements with these third parties are solely between you and the provider. By using this resource list, you acknowledge and agree that The Not Forgotten 1st is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.