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Making fulfilling job connections for people with disabilities
UCP of Long Island’s The Employment Connection is a leader in connecting Long Island businesses with qualified workers with disabilities. We provide a wide array of employment-related and vocational rehabilitation services leading to competitive community employment for people with disabilities.
Learn more: Contact Mark Crean, Director of Adult Services 631.232.0011 ext. 600.
The Employment Connection helps job seekers:
- Find jobs based on their skills and interests
- Develop interview skills with our state of the art video equipment
- Connect with potential employers through networking
- Learn soft and job specific skills needed to succeed at a job
- Obtain job coaching at a job site
- Change careers due to an acquired disability
The Employment Connection helps employers:
- Ensure that the individuals hired have the required skills for the job
- Locate qualified workers for high turnover entry positions
- Fill skilled and professional positions
- Identify work incentives
- Reduce on the job training costs by providing job coaching and extended supports if needed
- Meet companies’ diversity guidelines or government regulations regarding hiring people with disabilities.
"My job makes me feel very proud of myself, with a great sense of accomplishment."
"I do enjoy working. I like helping people out. . . . I really honestly appreciate all the help that The Employment Connection has given me, that they understand me as an individual, that they accept me."
"I think The Employment Connection has given me a really good life. I really couldn't have asked for a better one."
"Megan is an exceptional employee. She is very conscientious in all tasks given her. She is a pleasure to work with and an asset to our company."
"Eliseo has quickly established himself as being one of our most popular employees. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Jeff's dedication, devotion and reliability have made him a very valuable asset to our support operations. He is enthusiastic, cooperative and cheerful. It's a pleasure to have him around!"