Rogers, Ark. – Open Avenues, a leading training center dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, is actively seeking new job partners.
Having provided vocational training and job placement to adults with disabilities for nearly 5 decades, Open Avenues has a proven track record of providing quality work to area businesses. Its Training Center serves local industrial partners with various packaging, sorting and assembly needs, including shrink wrapping, heat sealing, and recycling.
Industrial partners receive a quality product at a competitive price while directly benefiting people with disabilities in the Northwest Arkansas community. The jobs accomplished within Open Avenues Training Center provide participants with the fulfillment of work, while building their skillsets and confidence.
“Partnering with Open Avenues contributes to a more diverse and inclusive workforce while accessing a pool of talented and dedicated individuals,” said Jacob Sheatsley, Open Avenues Executive Director. “We are actively seeking partnerships with companies that believe in the value of a diverse workforces and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.”
Businesses interested in collaborating with Open Avenues are encouraged to reach out to Jeff Hairston for further information and bids at 479.636.5082 or at [email protected].
Pictured left: Open Avenues participants utilize a rotary heat sealer to seal filled blister packs to a printed retail card.
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About Open Avenues
Open Avenues provides life and job skills training, community job placement and coaching services, high school transition programming, as well as transportation services. Through the dignity of work, program participants gain a sense of belonging and purpose as they develop their vocational skills. Learn more at openavenues.org.
