HIRE DEDICATION

Why Hire?

Earn potential tax credits of up to $9,000 for each person with a disability you hire.
Create a positive public image.
Lower your turnover rate, saving time and money.
Enjoy Positive, upbeat employees who are eager to learn.
Improve your customer loyalty.

For Employers

Hiring People with Developmental Disabilities

Project Independence has been working with people with disabilities since 1977, and we have placed over a thousand people with disabilities in jobs throughout Orange County. We have been successful by partnering with employers to match great applicants with great jobs.

We Bring You:

Pre-screened and pre-qualified applicants who are capable of doing the job.
Dedicated employees who come to work on time, when you need them
Hard workers who stay at their jobs. The average tenure for people we support is over 5 years!
Support from dedicated, professional job coaches who are there to help your business run smoothly
People with a wide variety of abilities, including customer service skills
Positive, upbeat employees who are eager to learn

Project Independence client Ben's story working at Home Depot through our Supported Employment Program.

Ben’s Story

Ben brings smiles, enthusiasm and pride to both customer and colleague at Home Depot. They could not be more proud to have Ben’s talents and infectious personality as part of their Home Depot team. In fact, we awarded Home Depot the “Extra Mile Award” for the proud partnership we share with them. Both Ben and Home Depot know that we all benefit when offered an opportunity to contribute and achieve.

Project Independence client John's story working at Sprouts Farmers Market through our Supported Employment Program.

John’s Story

John’s energy, his love, his work ethic and his faith push him into making sure every customer at Sprouts is celebrated and made to feel special. For years John has known that when someone steps up, focuses on them with compassionate care and support, experiences change. With his partnership with Project Independence John knows that he is celebrated and wants to celebrate others. His care and work ethic are also applied to being the lead fundraiser for the Project Independence Walk for Independence for the past years. He is a joyful example for all of us to follow.

How Job Coaching Works

Our job coaches set the highest standard of professionalism, supporting both your employee and your business. Our job coaches have the same goal as you—making sure the job gets done right. All of our job coaches:

Are background checked and fingerprinted
Receive intensive training to meet the needs of people with disabilities and your business
Bring innovative job coaching techniques to serving people with disabilities
Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism in their attire, attitude, and interactions with you and your staff
Provide additional training and support as your business needs change

Orange County Partners

Project Independence has been working with people with disabilities since 1977, and we have placed over a thousand people with disabilities in jobs throughout Orange County. We have been successful by partnering with employers to match great applicants with great jobs.

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Business Champions Program

Join a unique group of dedicated businesses who work with Project Independence to champion independence for people with developmental disabilities. Business Champions understand that all people have value and contribute to our community. As a Business Champion you have an opportunity to show your support in the community while receiving promotional benefits through our website and by utilizing our official Business Champion Seal