Employment Services

Empowerment Through Employment

SAIL partners with the State of Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to provide a wide variety of employment services and support for people with disabilities who want to enter the workforce for the first time, return to work, or develop skills that will help with employment and independent living.

 DVR supports employment services throughout all SAIL locations for adults and youth in our communities!

No matter your age or work experience history, SAIL is dedicated to helping Southeast Alaskans experiencing a disability find gainful, meaningful employment. Staff often work closely with community partners, local businesses, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to help you find the job that’s right for you.

To qualify for DVR services, you must: Have trouble getting or keeping a job because of a disability AND Need services to prepare for, get, or keep a job.

DVR and SAIL help support consumers with a variety of aspects of employment. Some include (but not limited to):

  • Job search and placement services
  • On-the-Job training opportunities with a real employer while you work
  • Short term work experiences to explore your different areas of employment interest
  • Training programs to support your transition into the workforce
  • Business planning for self-employment ventures

 

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Unleash your potential with SAIL’s Employment Support Services. Contact us to explore how SAIL can assist you in achieving your career goals.

What has employment meant for these SAIL consumers?

“I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do with my life after I graduated from high school last year. I took an employment class from SAIL. As a part of the class I did a work experience with Haines Cable. I must have done an OK job, because now I’m working for them part time. It feels good to be working. Next I’m going to get my own apartment.”

“I really like having a reliable job where I get to work with kids. I love kids and I am really enjoying working again. I feel like I have good support at my job.”

“SAIL has a supportive environment that is rarely found in the medical world. The biggest challenge of living with a disability is gaining the confidence that you are capable of accomplishing your dreams. SAIL and DVR helped me to feel that confidence and take the steps necessary to make my dream a reality.”

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