EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Supported Education and Employment Services

Alternatives’ supported education and employment services (SEE Program) provide opportunities for people to choose, obtain, and keep jobs that match their skills, job readiness, and preferences. To accomplish this we provide a comprehensive career development program that includes vocational assessment, career counseling, job matching, a wide variety of on-the-job training experiences and competitive job placement. Our research-based program design stresses the importance of four key elements of employment success: possessing the necessary skills, understanding one’s job expectations, being able to integrate performance feedback, and getting along with co-workers. The SEE program also assists people to further their education by obtaining a high school equivalency (GED), by pursuing two, or four-year college programs, or by enriching their lives through adult education classes. Career Specialists guide people to choose the employment or educational strategies that will maximize their long-term success.

Career Resource Center

This SEE program is strategically located in downtown Milford, Massachusetts to maximize its accessibility and community visibility. The Career Resource Center Team continuously strives to achieve Alternatives’ vision of community interdependence by partnering with its downtown neighbors for the betterment of the town of Milford. Through these partnerships the program makes its resources available to the entire community and works with others to strengthen community ties and promote positive community spirit.

Volunteerism

We encourage and assist people who are between jobs, or who work part time, to participate in a wide variety of volunteer experiences. These activities help people develop or strengthen practical job skills and social skills while making a valued contribution to their local community. Over time, many of these experiences have led to employment, the development of friendships, and increased civic involvement.