Employability Prep

Program Overview

Employability Prep is for students seeking a personalized, transitional program to develop positive work habits and other employability skills. This program offers students with learning differences (ages 16-21) the opportunity for placement into a variety of community job sites. This supported, on-site training program prepares students for future employment by developing the good decision-making and problem-solving skills necessary to meet each student’s and business partner’s needs. Upon acceptance, the student's areas of interest and skills are considered for placement in an appropriate work experience.

Employability Prep primarily serves students residing in Franklin County and works directly with organizations in downtown Columbus and around Franklin County.

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What you will learn

  • Positive work habits

  • Good decision-making skills

  • Employability skills

  • Real-world job experience

  • Intervention and follow-up

  • Mentoring

  • Self-esteem

  • Self-confidence

Career Pathways

  • Childcare

  • Community services

  • Convention services

  • Food service

  • Maintenance

  • Shipping & receiving

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What else do I need to know?

Location

Various on-site locations in Franklin and Fairfield counties.

Program Length

Students can enroll in the program at age 16 and are eligible to remain in the program until their 21st birthday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet your instructors

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Billy Vaccariello