Removing Barriers to Make Life Matter
American Training’s StarWorks Division allows people with disabilities the freedom to identify and nurture their prescribed potential. Receiving referrals from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and forward-thinking school systems, StarWorks helps guests reach their goals by providing dynamic and enhanced vocational counseling services and unique training… all in a WOW! atmosphere.
We take the time to assess abilities and then further develop those abilities into marketable skills that are attractive to employers looking for a specialized and committed workforce. Our guests leave our facilities not only with a valuable skills set, but with a newfound confidence and belief in themselves.
Unique Customized Services Leading to Rewarding Successes
It is the mission of StarWorks to go beyond simply helping people who want to better their lives the chance to do so. StarWorks’ emphasis is to work directly with people who have varying physical, developmental, or mental health challenges and bring out their best.
Customized programs are person-centered and developed according to interest and potential. All levels of competency and challenges are welcome, including those with marketable skills, limited skills, no skills, or no experience.
The services provided by StarWorks include:
- Customized vocational assessments
- Targeted career exploration
- Practice job applications
- Development of a results-oriented resume
- Polished interviewing skills
- Strategic job searches
- One-on-one assistance with job placement
- Targeted soft skills/workplace essentials, such as attendance, punctuality, appearance, interaction with co-workers and supervisors, and communication
- Confidence boosters and encouragement to take initiative and promote self-advocacy
This represents just a short list of services. All guests can be assured they will gain much more in terms of what they have to offer a potential employer and the positive manner in which they can present their newly developed skills.
What sets StarWorks apart are the dedicated and talented colleagues who work tirelessly to make certain all guests leave their program with the knowledge that they are worthwhile human beings, and that their LIFEMATTERS! The skills guests learn through their involvement with StarWorks are geared to secure work alternatives here and now. The intrinsic value of those skills, coupled with self-confidence, is meant to last a lifetime.
Our Guarantee to Employers
Employers can be assured that StarWorks guests have received high-quality training and effective vocational counseling.
It is our guarantee that guests bring with them to each job the skills necessary to do the job well. The unique WOW! attitude guests adopt is carried over to your facility and company. This means that a prospective employee from StarWorks appreciates the opportunity to work and looks forward to contributing their best. They maintain an upbeat and positive attitude as they balance FUN while remaining PRODUCTIVE. Our guests do not let a potentially disabling diagnosis distract their work ethic, or, more importantly, their lives.
Equally important is the acknowledgment and recognition you get by giving people a second chance at making their LIFEMATTER. Meaningful employment has proven over and over again as the best way to ensure dignity and respect are a part of any person’s life. The same is true for people with disabilities. Knowing it is all made possible because of your direct involvement is the kind of feeling money cannot buy.
Our Business Partners
We are proud to say our list of partners continues to grow, as does our list of success stories. The companies we work with and in which we have placed our guests have made a corporate commitment to work with people with disabilities because it makes good business sense.
Following is a sampling of the types of industries in which American Training guests have been placed:
Medical professional and related occupations:
- C.N.A.
- Homemakers
- Nurses
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Billers
Service occupations:
- Janitors
- Housekeepers
- Warehouse Workers
- Sales and Retail Workers
- Office & Administrative Support
- Construction and Trades
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Production, Assemblers, Material Handlers
- Transportation & Material Moving
- Management, Business, Financial
Contact Us
Requesting more information from the people at American Training’s StarWorks Division can benefit your business operations in ways you may never have anticipated. Please feel free to contact any of us below for further information:
Denise M. Michaud
Program Director
Office: 978-685-2151, ext. 121
Email: DeniseMichaud@americantraininginc.com
Carol Smith
Career Counselor
Office: 978-685-2151, ext. 116
Email: CarolSmith@americantraininginc.com
Zulayka Ovalles
Career Counselor/Skills Instructor
Office: 978-685-2151, ext. 164
Email: ZulaykaOvalles@americantraininginc.com
Tom Connors,
President/CEO
Cell: 978-375-5163
Email: Tom@americantraininginc.com
