Program areas at American Training
Residential programs develop services to support living situations to empower residents to be self-sufficient and to enrich the quality of their lives. Supports are provided in ways that create successful community living and seek opportunities that promote community awareness , acceptance, and involvement for the residents serviced. These services are provided to adults with developmental disabilities and to adolescents with psychiatric disabilities. In fy 2023 104 individuals were served.
Vanway transports individuals with developmental disabilities to and from their homes and day programs. Vanway transports individuals on 18 routes funded through a regional transportation authority. In fy 2023, vanway transported 79 individuals throughout the northeast area of Massachusetts.
Day programs provide individuals with vocational and supported employment services, both community based and in a work setting. The program provides job placement , job site Training and on-going monitoring and follow-up. Integrated work crews , employer based job sites, volunteer opportunities and individual placement are sought and organized to expose individuals to a variety of employment choices and skills. It provides integration of individuals within their communities to attain meaningful community connections. Provides day habilitation programs which focus on developmental skills such as pt, ot, nursing & assistive technology. In fy 2023 550 individuals were served.
Education & work readiness services adults and at risk youth. Services include literacy programs, esl & basic ed and young parents program.
Employment program-in fy 2023 87 individuals were paid an hourly rate for work opportunities.
Student Training & support services economically disadvantaged adults. Courses offered include electronic assembly, office/computer, medical assisting, medical billing-coding, ged prep and esl prep. Vocational counseling and job placement complement these programs for wia/dta participants as well as dislocated workers. In fy 2023 215 students were served.