Careers
at Workshops Empowerment Inc.
Job Exploration Training (JET) Program Staff
The summer JET program at Workshops Empowerment Inc. offers high school students living with disabilities the opportunity to gain real-world work experience at one or more local businesses. Each JET staff member plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the program by supervising participants, facilitating learning experiences, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. Staff are also responsible for maintaining accurate records, collaborating with partner businesses, and supporting the overall success of the program.
Empower Café Intern
This internship is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make the transition to competitive employment. If you’re ready to start building your future, we’d love to have you join our team at Empower Café!
Facilities Associate
The Facilities Associate holds a pivotal role in overseeing the seamless day-to-day operations of Workshops Empowerment Inc. This includes ensuring the timely completion or coordination of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly services, as well as the execution of long-term capital projects. The scope of responsibility encompasses oversight of facility maintenance, mechanical operations, cleanliness, and security.
Additionally, the Facilities Associate plays a role in training a dedicated internship team, all of whom are actively engaged in job-seeking activities.
Custodian - Training Position
This is a job training/internship position. Applicant must be teachable and willing to learn, grow professionally, and develop soft and hard skills. The role requires attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will play a crucial role in creating a clean and welcoming environment for our employees and visitors. Once job training and employment skills are developed, applicants will seek competitive, outside employment.
Work-Ready Processing/ Production Associates
Our Production/Processing Training and Internship Program offers a comprehensive and supportive learning/working environment for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment while earning a paycheck. Participants will have the opportunity to gain practical skills, valuable experience, and job readiness development to help them succeed in the production/processing field while working towards competitive employment.