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Vocational Services

Job Satisfaction

BEYOND Expectations

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In partnership
with employers in 
RI and CT, 

Olean Center Vocational Services

has created opportunities
for adults at these
business locations:

Bella Vita Salon

Belmont Market

Big Y

Burger King

Chariho Southern Baptist Church

Cleats Sports Club

Dick's World of Wines

Dime Bank

Dunns Corners Market

Foxwoods Resort & Casino

Granite Theater

Home Depot

Home Goods

Hopkinton Wine and Spirits

John Conti Insurance

Jonnycake Center of Westerly

JCPenney-Westerly

Mansfield Insurance

Massage in Main

McDonald’s

McQuades Marketplace

Melissa Ashley Brides

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

Ocean Club at Atlantic Beach

Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

Precision Fitness

Shaw's

Shelter Harbor Golf Club

Stop and Shop

The Malted Barley

TJMaxx

Twisted Vine

Uptown Salon & Spa

Walmart

WARM Center

Westerly Health Center

Westerly Library

Westerly Public Schools

Westerly Senior Center

99 Restaurant and Pub...

....and growing!

The Olean Center's Program prepares
our participants for employment and provides their employers with no-cost consultation services
and supports.

 

Olean Center's Vocational Services is an employment agency assisting participants
in obtaining and maintaining a job that is a match for their potential and goals. Our services are provided for people from age 16 and up.


Individuals may be referred to Olean Center's Vocational Services through:

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  • RI Office of Rehabilitation Services

  • RI Department of BHDDH

  • Local School systems

  • Parents/guardians

  • Self

The program is designed to develop the individual's employment initiatives with community support though four phases:

1.VOCATIONAL EVALUATION

2. JOB DEVELOPMENT

3. CARREER EXPLORATION

4. JOB RETENTION

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ruth Tureckova
Executive Director
Phone: 401.315.0143 x 4

ruthtureckova@oleancenter.org

Peter Boardman
Business & Employment Developer

Phone: 401.596.2091 x127
pboardman@oleancenter.org

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The Olean Center is licensed by the state of RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, 

Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.

SOCIAL

SKILLS

"Jesse is a great team player
with excellent social skills.  She is
one of us. On the days she is not here, customers will regularly ask
for her."

- Maria Allen,

Owner of Bella Vita Salon

HARD

WORKING

"Kevin is hardworking and efficient. We look forward to seeing him on the days he is here."

- The Westerly Library

TEAM

PLAYER

"We are happy to have Lori working here at Dunn's Corners Market.  She is a hard worker and good team player. Cheryl and I have been working with the Olean Vocational Services Program for a while now, and it's been great for everyone involved."   

 

-Tony Spino,

Owner, Dunns Corners Market

Add quality to your workplace.

 

Olean Center Vocational Services has pre-screened qualified job candidates that are ready to work. We are committed to developing and implementing community based employment initiatives that support employers and the individuals that are hiring them. Olean Center Vocational Services provides an array of supports and services to meet the needs of the employer including job analysis, customized employment, on site coaching, and no-cost business consultation services.


Benefits to Employers:

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  • Reduced recruitment costs

  • Reduced turnover

  • Diversity in the workplace

  • Increased productivity

  • On site job training

  • Increased employee retention

  • Federal & state tax credits

  • ADA consultation

  • OJT (on the job training) incentives

  • Community partnerships

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VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT & JOB DEVELOPMENT

We prescreen job seekers’ identifying skills and strengths to best match qualified applicants to employer needs.

JOB DEVELOPMENT

The application process includes training in resume writing, interview skills, job development/job coaching, and consulting services for the employer.

ON-GOING EMPLOYER SUPPORT

Programs tailored to the employer and employee services that address long term retention ensuring success.

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

Planning addressed prior to the job match using a variety of varied creative options.

CUSTOMIZED POSITIONS

An individualized approach to assist employers in identifying unmet needs, and matching those unmet needs with a qualified job seeker.

Call for more information

401.596.2091

Services dedicated to employers

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