The program was launched at Lutheran Hospital in November 2015; since then it has grown and now features sites at locations throughout northeast Indiana. Partner sites have included SIRVA, Ivy Tech Community College, Lutheran Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Parkview Hospital Randallia and the YMCA.

Small groups of four to six individuals are chosen for an intensive eight- to 10-week hands-on training experience to prepare them for the workforce. Participants learn general skills for workplace success in addition to learning job-specific skills through mentorships in various departments and jobs of the selected mentorship sites.

Participants who complete the academy gain skills and experience that help them find employment success in the community.

Eligibility

Anyone receiving services from Easterseals can apply for the Employment Readiness Academy.