Jim Pickens
Skills Training Center

Pre-vocational and vocational training are provided in this facility. Contracts for area businesses are secured by our staff and individuals have "on the job" training in a real work environment. Many other services are also provided.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 18 - 21 years old - must have high school diploma
  or completion of school certificate.
• Over 21 years old - Completion of school is not necessary.
• Current documentation of
  disability Psychological or Physical.
• Must be developementally disabled

Services Provided:

• Pre-vocational Skills Training
• Vocational Skills Training
• Adult Development
• Behavioral Mental Health
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Job Placement
• Socialization:

Socialization is also an important element of the skills training center.
Individuals have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities with their peers.
Activities, including, but not limited to; Field trips, bowling, Special Olympic, Country Store, etc

A few of our current contracts

Referral sources include:

• Developmental Disabilities Services
,
• Rehabilitation Services
,
• Public Schools
,
• Veterans Administration
• Local Case Managers