Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #354 Apprenticeship Applications Available

The J.A.T.C. of Local Union #354 announces the final opportunity to apply for

an opening in the Apprenticeship Class, starting June 1, 2013. The final dates

are February 18th, 25th, 26th and 2ih from 8:30am - 11 :30am at the Training

Schools listed below:

Youngwood JATC - 263 Armbrust Road, Youngwood, PA 15697.

You must live in the following Counties: Westmoreland, Fayette,

portions of Washington and Greene counties,

Ebensburg JATC -172 Municipal Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

You must live in the following Counties: Bedford, Blair, Cambria,

Huntingdon, Indiana and Somerset, and

DuBois JATC - 3572 Watson Highway, DuBois, PA 15801.

You must live in the following Counties: Cameron, Clearfield, Elk and

Jefferson.

Applications will not be considered complete and accepted unless the following

documents are attached.

• A high school transcript of grades (not diploma) or GEO test results.

• Two (2) letters of recommendation from former employers, school officials

or non-related persons.

• Photo copy of the military discharge, form 00-214, if a veteran.

• Must provide a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of filing application.

• Must be physically capable of performing work of outside construction

plumbing-pipefitting trade, work at various heights, and extreme weather

conditions.

• Must be willing to work for various contractors.

• Must attend related instruction classes a minimum of two evenings per

week for a minimum of five years and be available for employment.

• If you have any questions, please call 724-925-8108.

Free Job Training From the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh for Direct Support Professionals Who Work w/ Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (MH/MR)

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Do you know someone who is looking for a new, more rewarding career or is currently unemployed? Please help us pass on the information below!

On March 30, the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, in conjunction with CCAC and other providers, will be commencing the second session of it's FREE 8-week training program, the Direct Support Professional Education Program.

As unemployment in our region climbs, the need for direct support professionals who work with persons with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) in community residential settings (i.e., group homes) remains high! If you or someone you know is interested in exploring a new career helping others, please contact us for more information or for an application by calling 412-381-0277.

The class runs 8 weeks and is held at the CCAC-Northside campus. Participants receive training on the history and current state of the MR system and the job responsibilities of a direct support professional, as well as a hands-on practicum with a local provider and all of the certifications required for hire in the field (including CPR/First Aid and medication administration).

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to get involved in a highly rewarding line of work. The course is provided FREE of charge, thanks to a generous grant from FISA Foundation. All graduates receive a Certificate from CCAC and are qualified to work as direct support professionals with potential for advancement in the field.For more info, please call Emmaus at 412-381-0277.

The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh Partners with CCAC and Other Providers on Direct Support Professional Education Program

The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, in partnership with CCAC and other providers of intellectual disability services, will offer an eight-week training program at CCAC’s Allegheny campus, beginning October 6th, 2008, for individuals who aspire to work with persons with intellectual disabilities in a residential community setting (group home). The course will be provided free-of-charge to initial participants and is supported by a $45,000 grant from FISA Foundation. According to Lorraine Wagner, Executive Director of the Emmaus Community, the program “aims to target career minded candidates who are empty nesters, high school graduates, unemployed, single parents, or currently employed but seeking a more fulfilling line of work.”

Course participants will receive an introduction to the field, including an overview of the history of mental retardation and the ethics and values that impact on the work of Direct Support Professionals. Other training will include job responsibilities, communication skills, state and county regulations, and the required medication administration and CPR/First Aid certifications. All participants will complete an on-site practicum with local providers, where they will have the opportunity to work first-hand with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded, and graduates will attend a job fair where they can meet representatives from local intellectual disability service agencies.

Wagner emphasizes that “this unique training program will allow participants to enter into a career in the Direct Support field as true professionals, with all of the information and training that is crucial to providing the highest quality of care.” Wagner says “the program is designed to provide not only a textbook knowledge of Direct Support, but face-to-face experiences. Graduates will have a better understanding of the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and the importance of this very rewarding work.” For more information, contact Karen Jacobsen at 412-381-0277. The deadline for applications to the program is September 19, 2008.

About Emmaus:
Emmaus is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Pittsburgh’s South Side which provides permanent homes and care for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For a visit to Emmaus, to share the news of these services with the community in your articles and stories, please contact Emmaus at 412-381-0277