Relindis has been working at Placement Partners since January and she has made an impression on her supervisor and her clients alike. Relindis describes her role as an Independent Living Specialist as, “helping clients feel they are a part of the community and help point them in the right direction to become independent.” She does…
Henry has made an impact on his client’s lives over his four years at Placement Partners. He says that he was surprised when he started just how enjoyable and meaningful it has been to see clients grow in their jobs. He says it has been amazing to see clients get past barriers to work when…
At Placement Partners, our Vocational Program staff members come together at the end of the year to nominate one employer that demonstrates diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. This act has been an annual tradition at Placement Partners, and we are proud to announce that the winner of the Employer of the Year award 2019…
All of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are continually trying to find new ways to adapt to the situation, we are keeping our clients’ essential needs in mind. Shopping has become burdensome for everyone and is even harder for our clients who rely on public transit and outside resources to…
Twin Cities Employers, Since 2013, Placement Partners has hosted an annual Career Fair exclusively for our Program Participants looking to network with employers for potential employment opportunities. We strive to help eliminate biases and create pathways for people with disabilities who are often an overlooked population for employment. The Institute for Corporate Productivity and Best…
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year, Placement Partners celebrates the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities and goes into the community to raise awareness about disability employment issues. We hope that our effort will reinforce the value and talent that people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities and…
Aaron, a laid-back fellow who likes to play Skyrim and watch videos on YouTube, did not expect to become the main protagonist of a story where he saves the life of a co-worker one day at his job. The story began when Aaron found his current job at the Lund’s & Byerly’s in Burnsville back…
Just about one year ago, in March of 2018, Jennifer Lawson took a chance and moved from Louisiana to Minnesota in hopes that she may be able to find more opportunities to find work and to be able to get more involved in the community. Jennifer, who is legally blind, is about as adventurous as…