Workforce Readiness and Employment Programs and Services
Career Services
1:1 services designed to assist job seekers in preparing for, attaining, and retaining competitive community employment.
Services available Monday – Friday.
Hours are typically from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Additional support outside of business hours is available as needed.
PACE
Small group paid work training opportunities, at or above minimum wage, at local businesses as well as classroom style learning addressing soft skills, resume writing, interview skills, and more.
Paid and volunteer work training sites available.
Services available Monday – Friday.
Hours are typically from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PIECE (The Ohio State University)
The PIECE program provides job seekers with disabilities the opportunity to take an employment readiness course at The Ohio State University, taught by Ohio State Ph.D. students. These students administer interest inventories and assessments to help job seekers identify meaningful career paths. Additionally, on-the-job training opportunities are available to develop hard skills, with many worksites located on The Ohio State University campus. Participants receive direct instruction to build the skills needed to succeed and secure meaningful employment in their communities.
Services available during The Ohio State University fall and spring semester.
Hours are typically from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Project SEARCH at DHL
6 month paid internship learning hard and soft skills at a logistics partner to prepare for a job in the industry or at the community business of your choice.
Services available Monday – Friday.
Hours are typically from 7:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Group Employment Services
Group Employment Services provide paid opportunities, at or above minimum wage, for individuals to participate in mobile work crews or enclaves at a variety of partnering businesses within our community. Along with building stamina, individuals learn and develop work skills so that they can be successful as they continue along their path to employment. ARC Voyagers staff members are assigned to each location to support individuals on this journey.
Services available vary based on 1st & 2nd Shift.
Community Access Programs and Services
ASPIRE
ASPIRE provides opportunities for individuals who are interested in exploring their community in small groups. Whether through volunteering or practicing community safety skills, these groups are focused on helping individuals achieve greater independence and community membership.
Services available Monday – Friday.
Hours are typically from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hours may vary to include evenings and/or weekends to accommodate participant interest and the timing of community events.
Active Treatment
Facility based programming with community integrated experiences for individuals with complex needs who reside in Intermediate Care Facilities.
Services available Monday – Friday.
Hours are typically from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm / 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Adult Resource Centers
Our Adult Resource Centers provide opportunities for individuals to build confidence in new skills, explore areas of interest and expand one’s social circle. We offer activities in our centers & in the community each day. We actively engage the local community through planned classes and group activities. Our person-centered activities allow the staff members to support individuals with achieving individual outcomes.
Services available Monday – Friday.
Hours are typically from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
We have several convenient locations throughout central Ohio. Click below to check out all of our locations.
Work is important for everyone. When you’re out in the community and meet someone new, one of the first things people ask is, ‘Where do you work?’ Our participants are proud to answer, ‘I work at Simpson Strong-Tie,’ or ‘I work at AHP,’ or ‘I work at the Rhodes Tower.’ It gives them a sense of purpose—and it shows others that they are valued and respected members of the community.”
– Kurt Schmitter
Director Group Employment, ARC Voyagers
Would you like to connect with us to learn more about our program details?
At ARC Voyagers, our dedicated Service Enrollment Coordinator works with each participant and their support network to review all available programs, transportation options, site locations, and funding details for individuals interested in our services.