The Arc Employment
Training Program
One-to-one job coaching to increase confidence
and add experience to a resume.
Some people hit barriers when seeking community employment. They may need extra guidance and experience to enter the workforce or advance their career goals.
The Arc Employment Training Program (ETP) helps build a participant's resume with valuable one-to-one job experience.
Here's how it works:
- Participants begin the screening process as a supported volunteer with the guidance of Krystina, our ETP Coordinator.
- If the participant demonstrates the necessary qualities as a volunteer, they are invited to apply for a 90-day paid position in the toy department at The Arc Thrift Store in Corvallis, practicing skills that are favored at any workplace.
- The ETP Coordinator and Job Coaches create customized goals that include opportunities to interact with customers and work in other departments when appropriate.
To begin your journey gaining valuable job skills, contact Krystina at etpcoordinator@arcbenton.org.
Silas helps in the art gallery with his job coach, Sam.
Did you know...
Almost 80% of people with disabilities in Oregon are not gainfully employed? The Arc Employment Training Program helps give our participants an edge with experience, resume and references.
Tina displays her certificate after completing the volunteer Employment Training Program.
ETP Volunteer Requirements
- * A designated support person to help with staying on-task, medical needs, and transportation
- Availability once a week on Tuesdays or Thursdays
- Ability to commit 2-3 months to the program
* The support person does not have to be a job coach. They can be a family member, friend, or trusted member of the household that will know the volunteer's needs best. The support person will need to stay with their volunteer during their shift.
ETP Temporary Sales Associate Requirements
- Successful completion of the ETP volunteer program
- Demonstrate excellent attitude, attendance, and attire during the volunteer program
- An email address
- A point of contact
- Be legally eligible to work in the United States
- Availability to commit 2-3 months to the program
Cori (right) gains important job training skills from staff Julie Hardenburger in the toy department at the Corvallis Thrift Store.
If you or someone you know would like to apply to participate in this program, please contact Krystina at etpcoordinator@arcbenton.org or send us a message.
