Workforce Development
Workforce Development.
The Workforce Development Program helps individuals obtain and advance in competitive, integrated employment. Our staff assists in identifying the type of work an individual enjoys - by exploring all available work options, acquiring new skills for a potential employment opportunity, completing applications in partnership with the individual being served, supporting those we serve in interviews and securing the most independent and cost effective transportation to get to work.
Our DSP Employment Specialists utilize tools such as discovery and customized employment to place individuals in the most successful employment setting. Once initial job training is complete, our staff provides ongoing support. At OBI, we focus on an individual's capability, so truly the sky is the limit for achievement. The range of job and career opportunities extends from retail businesses, to fast-food restaurants, to production and manufacturing, and even to office operations in government agencies or in high-tech firms. Our goal is always to help those we serve maximize their potential to lead fulfilling lives.
Youth Summer Program at OBI
The application for SWAG 2024 is now open. OBI is proud to partner with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) for the Summer of Work and Growth (SWAG) program to diploma-bound 9th and 10th graders with IEPs. The program will run for 6 weeks Mondays-Thursdays from July 8, 2024 - August 15, 2024, at OBI. Students can earn up to $150 each as they accomplish various milestones over the summer. We look forward to offering this program to even more students this summer, thanks to generous funding from AACPS! The SWAG application for 2024 is now closed.
How to apply.
Contact:
Denise Hromada, Coordinator of Person-Centered Planning
410-787-0700, ext. 1202 or Dhromada@obiworks.org.