CAREERS Annual Celebration press release 2020
Valhalla, New York, November 12, 2020 – CAREERS Support Solutions celebrated 33 years of helping people with disabilities achieve the dignity, financial independence and sense of community they deserve through having jobs they enjoy during a virtual celebration on Tuesday, November 10th.
CAREERS Employer Nomination for S & H Uniform
Valhalla, NY , June 15, 2020 — CAREERS Support Solutions is pleased to nominate S & H Uniform located in White Plains, NY for a NDEAM 2020 Statewide Award. For 18 years, S & H Uniform, a 51-year old business apparel and footwear manufacturer, has employed over 20 CAREERS clients in paid jobs and paid internships, thus demonstrating unwavering dedication to our mission of providing jobs long-term and ongoing support to people with developmental, emotional and physical disabilities
Putnam County Mentoring Day 2019
Carmel, New York, May 22, 2019 …. Learning by doing made for a successful 8th Annual Mentoring Day, a collaboration with CAREERS Support Solutions (CAREERS) and Putnam County government. Mentors from County Departments were paired with students and adults with disabilities who are interested in learning the skills they need to be successfully employed.
CAREERS Expands Programs to Dutchess County, Adds New “On Course for College”
Valhalla, NY – February 4, 2019 – Dutchess County residents with disabilities now have a new resource to help them find a job suited to their skills and interests, as CAREERS now assists individuals in lower Dutchess County … (read more)
Putnam County Government Welcomes Mentoring Day Participants
Carmel, New York, May 25, 2018 …. Area residents had an opportunity to learn by mentoring with Putnam County staff as part of the Seventh Annual Mentoring Day, a collaboration with CAREERS Support Solutions, Carmel High School, The ARC of Putnam and Putnam County government. (Read more)
Kevin Ross Joins CAREERS Board of Directors
Valhalla, New York – April 10, 2018 – Kevin Ross, Executive Vice President and Owner of S & H Uniforms in White Plains, has joined the Board of Directors of CAREERS Support Solutions. CAREERS provides job training, placement and ongoing support for individuals with disabilities throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties. (Read more)
Labels Campaign Sparks Conversations About Difficulties Individuals with Disabilities Face in the Workplace
Portland, Oregon – August 29, 2017 – Standard Insurance Company continues its campaign to help employers understand the importance of addressing stigmatizing labels that people with a disability….. (read more)
Westchester County Hosts Spring Mentoring Day
White Plains, New York – Westchester County students and adults had another chance to work at a job that interests them as CAREERS Support Solutions coordinated a spring Mentoring Day on May 24. (read more)
CAREERS Support Solutions – New Name, Same Vital Mission.
Valhalla and Carmel, New York – February 8, 2017 – CAREERS Support Solutions is the new name of the 30-year old non-profit organization formerly known as CAREERS for People with Disabilities. The organization continues to provide job training, placement and ongoing support for individuals with disabilities in Westchester and Putnam Counties. (read more)
Mentoring Day 2016 in Putnam County
Carmel, New York — Putnam County residents were given the opportunity to work at a job that interests them as CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) coordinated the fifth Annual Mentoring Day on October 25th. A collaboration with Putnam County Executive Mary Ellen Odell, (read more)
Westchester County Hosts 2016 Mentoring Day
White Plains, NY…. New Rochelle High School Project Search students were given the opportunity to explore a field that interests them as CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) coordinated the fourth annual Mentoring Day on October 27th. (read more)
CAREERS 2016 Anniversary Celebration
Valhalla, New York, October 24th, 2016 – CAREERS for People with Disabilities celebrated 29 years of providing job placement services and the employment anniversaries of over 200 clients at their Annual Anniversary Celebration October 20th. The Annual event was sponsored by PepsiCo Enable, Curry Automotive and Board President Marianne Brown of Mt. Kisco….(Read more)
TD Charitable Foundation Continues Support for
CAREERS
December 2, 2015 – Carmel, New York – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, once again donated $2,500 to CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) as part of the foundations commitment to giving back to the community. (Read more)
Hannaford Charitable Foundation grants $5,000 for CAREERS
Valhalla, New York, September 1 – The Hannaford Charitable Foundation today announced a $5,000 donation to CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. to support their School-to-Work Transition Program, which aids high school students with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment. (Read more)
CAREERS celebrates 28 years
Carmel, New York, October 7th, 2015 – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) celebrated 28 years of providing job placement services and the employment anniversaries of 217 of their current clients at their Annual Anniversary Celebration, sponsored by PepsiCo Enable and Curry Automotive, on October 6th. (Read more)
Putnam County Government Hosts Mentoring Day participants
Carmel, New York ….. Putnam County residents with disabilities were given the opportunity to work at a job that interests them as CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) coordinated the fourth Disability Mentoring Day on October 21st. A collaboration with Putnam County Executive Mary Ellen Odell and County Departments, the event paired mentors from throughout the County with individuals with disabilities. (Read more)
Hitachi Metals America, Ltd. and Peoples United Community Foundation Award Grants to CAREERS
Valhalla, New York, April 14, 2014 – Grants from Hitachi Metals America, Ltd. and Peoples United Community Foundation will support CAREERS (Read more)
H.O.P.E. For Youth and Entergy Award Grants to CAREERS
Carmel, New York – February 24, 2014...Grants from The H.O.P.E. For Youth Foundation and Entergy have gotten the new year off to a great start for CAREERS for People with Disabilities … (Read more)
Westchester County Hosts Disability Mentoring Day with CAREERS
White Plains, New York – October 18, 2013 …. Disabled residents from throughout Westchester County were given the opportunity to work in a field that interests them as CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Westchester County… (Read more…)
Putnam County Hosts Second Annual Mentoring Day with CAREERS
Carmel, New York – October 18, 2013 … Twenty three Putnam County disabled residents were given the opportunity to work in a field that interests them as CAREERS for People with Disabilities coordinated the second Disability Mentoring Day on October 17th. (Read more…)
Susan Lauer Joins CAREERS Board of Directors
Valhalla, New York – September 18, 2013 … Susan Lauer, Principal of Aspire Consulting in Hyde Park, New York, was named to CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. Board of Directors. (Read more…)
Ann M. Tucker Joins CAREERS Advisory Board
Rye Brook, New York – June 24, 2013 … Ann M. Tucker, founder and President of A.M. Tucker and Company, one of Westchester’s premiere fundraising organizations for more than 25 years, has joined CAREERS for People with Disabilities Advisory Board. (Read more…)
TD Charitable Foundation Supports CAREERS
Carmel, New York – June 5, 2013 … TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, recently donated $2,500 to CAREERS for People with Disabilities….(Read more…)
Hitachi Metals Awards grant to CAREERS
Valhalla, New York – April 1, 2013 … CAREERS for People with Disabilities has been awarded a $6,000 grant from Hitachi Metals America Ltd., to support our Workforce Readiness, Placement and Training Program. (Read more…)
CAREERS chosen by Staples Associate to Recieve $1,000 grant
Valhalla, New York – January 18, 2013 … CAREERS for People with Disabilities has been awarded $1,000 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., under a new program that lets Staples associates direct donations. (Read more….)
Putnam County Transportation Task Force Formed
Carmel, New York – January 30 … A group tasked with updating and improving Putnam County’s Transportation System held their organizational meeting January 29. (Read more…)
CAREERS for People with Disabilities receives grant from Hudson City Savings
White Plains, New York – February 4 … CAREERS for People with Disabilities was honored to receive a $2,000 grant from Hudson City Savings Bank recently (Read More…)
Putnam Community Service Network Honors Tina Cornish-Lauria
Carmel, New York … Executive Director Tina Cornish-Lauria received a Professional Career
Recognition Award by the Putnam Community Service Network. Read more
CAREERS Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Services
(Valhalla, NY) CAREERS celebrated its twenty-fifth year as the most successful supported work program in the area. – Read more
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Award CAREERS one of First Grants in Putnam County
CAREERS Appoints Ginny Fitzgerald to Board
Valhalla, NY – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc., announces that Ginny Fitzgerald has joined its board of directors. Read more
CAREERS Announces Stanley Kulesa Joins Board
Valhalla, NY – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc., announces that Stanley Kulesa has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Read More
CAREERS Appoints Nancy Pearson to Board and Honors Irene Thompson for Service
(Valhalla, NY) – – CAREERS announces that Nancy Pearson has joined its board of directors and that Irene Thompson announced she will move from the board after 15 years of service to serve on the advisory board. Read More
CAREERS Holds Annual Anniversary Celebration
(Valhalla, NY) – – Two Hundred (200) CAREERS’ clients, their employers and guests attended the Annual Anniversary Celebration of CAREERS» Read More
CAREERS Appoints Brian Singer to Board
(Valhalla, NY) – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. announces that Brian P. Singer has joined its Board of Directors Read More
CAREERS Appoints New Board Member
(Valhalla, NY) – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. announces that Karen J. Brown has joined its Board of Directors Read More»
Local Business Partners with CAREERS and Receives Award
(Valhalla, NY) – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. announces that Carmel Movie Theatre, Inc. has received a Local Award for its contribution in providing jobs for individuals with disabilities. Read More »
CAREERS Client and Employer Receive Awards
(Valhalla, NY) — CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. announces that both a client and an employer received special recognition awards at this year’s Achievement Awards Breakfast. » Read More
CAREERS Anniversary Celebration
(Valhalla, NY) — Over 200 CAREERS’ clients, their employers and guests attended the Annual Anniversary Celebration.»Read more
CAREERS Appoints New Board Member
(Valhalla, NY) – CAREERS announces that Marianne C. Brown, President and CEO of Omego, LLC, has joined its Board of Directors. » Read More
Opportunity Knocks Announces CAREERS For People with Disabilities as Award Winner of 3rd Annual Best Nonprofits to Work For
(Valhalla, NY) – Opportunity Knocks announces that CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. is a winner of the 3rd Annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For Awards. Winners were selected from nominations based on employee essay submissions. » Read More
CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. Celebrates Thirteenth Annual Anniversary Celebration
(Valhalla, NY) – Over 250 CAREERS’ clients, their employers and guests attended the Thirteenth Annual Anniversary Celebration of CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. on Tuesday, June 30, at PepsiCo World Headquarters in Purchase. » Read more
Mary Fitzgerald Receives Award at National Disability Employment Awareness Month Breakfast
Valhalla, NY – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) announces that one of their clients, Mary Fitzgerald, received the prestigious Employee Longevity Award at this year’s Achievement Awards Breakfast. » Read more
Little People of Mahopac, Inc. Wins Award for Furthering Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Valhalla, NY – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. (CAREERS) announces that Little People of Mahopac, Inc. has received a Local Award for its contribution in providing jobs for individuals with disabilities. » Read more
CAREERS Appoints New Board Members
Valhalla, NY – – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to finding productive employment for individuals with disabilities, announces the following people have recently joined its board of directors: » Read more
CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. Receives $25,000 from the Walmart Foundation to Enhance its Employment Program
VALHALLA, New York, June 30, 2009 – CAREERS for People with Disabilities, Inc. today received a $25,000 contribution to assist with its employment program for individuals with disabilities throughout Westchester and Putnam counties. » Read more
