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September 22, 2022September 26, 2022

Temp job playing ‘Elf’ leads to long term role for Cabela’s

Temp job playing ‘Elf’ leads to long term role for Cabela’s
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags Cabela's, disabilities, enjoyment, job coaching, permanent, proact, seasonal, sporting goods, supervisors, support, temp work, Twin Cities, Woodbury, work ethic

Opportunity sometimes knocks through a family connection and a seasonal gig. That’s the story with Milo Sveum at Cabela’s in...

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August 23, 2022September 1, 2022

Personal growth and successful Panera job bring independence

Personal growth and successful Panera job bring independence
By Aaron HusteddeIn newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags Burnsville, independence, interviewing help, job coaching, job placement, mentorship, Panera, success, training, work crews

A tremendous growth in confidence and a new job at Panera Bread in Burnsville are the fruits of Michelle Bodurtha’s...

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June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

FurChilds fits his interests, Pre-ETS helped him get there

FurChilds fits his interests, Pre-ETS helped him get there
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags Cindy Besonnie, developmental, disabilities, doggie daycare, exploration, intellectual, interview, job coaching, job placement, Minnesota, pre-ets, proact, Scott County, Shakopee, support, transition student, Twin Cities

Isaiah wants to become a wolf biologist one day, and ProAct is helping the young man to take the early...

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April 12, 2022May 3, 2022

Energized by social connections at work in Cannon Falls

Energized by social connections at work in Cannon Falls
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags Cannon Flals, Casey's General Store, disabilities, Goodhue County, great fit, happiness, job coaching, job match, job placement, job support, proact, Voc Rehab, vrs

The happiness of a steady smile and positive attitude coupled with on-the-job enjoyment, increased confidence and independence are the ideal...

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March 21, 2022March 23, 2022

Restaurant job leads to another, closer to home

Restaurant job leads to another, closer to home
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags apple valley, busing tables, disabilities, dishwashing, employment support, job coaching, Mendota Heights, Pizza Ranch, proact, Twin Cities

Supported by ProAct Case Coordinator Kim Lepper, James Roe was busing tables at the Pizza Ranch buffet in Apple Valley....

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March 18, 2022March 23, 2022

Finding jobs, living on his own, with a little help

Finding jobs, living on his own, with a little help
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags Cannon Falls, developmental, disabilities, employment supports, goals, Goodhue County, independence, individualized home supports, intellectual, job coaching, job developer, Red Wing

Drawing from a decade of training and experiences with ProAct in Red Wing, Adam Dolezal is exploring the next chapters...

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November 16, 2021December 29, 2021

After 15 years in food service, she finds new focus in retail

After 15 years in food service, she finds new focus in retail
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct Post, success storiesTags case coordinator, choice, job coaching, job placement, person-centered, proact, retail, stocking, success, support, Twin Cities, Woodbury

Greater freedom, individual responsibility and happiness at work all resulted from Jolene Wiita’s decision to make a job change from...

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October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

YMCA job fulfills lifelong desire to work with children

YMCA job fulfills lifelong desire to work with children
By administratorIn Eagan, news, newsletter, ProAct Post, success storiesTags child care, DEED, Eagan YMCA, employment first, employment specialist, job coaching, job placement, Minnesota, people achieving, proact, success, support, training, Twin Cities, VR

Chelsea Greene has wanted to work with children since the fifth grade, and ProAct has helped fulfill that desire with...

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September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

By the numbers

By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct in the News, ProAct PostTags data, developmental, disabilities, eagan, intellectual, job coaching, job placements, job preparation, life enrichment, numbers, program participants, Red Wing, service, Shakopee, southeastern Minnesota, Twin Cities

ProAct’s impact on the lives of people with disabilities is substantial and growing. Here’s the data. August 2021 program numbers:...

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August 19, 2021September 9, 2021

Independent, leading, top of her game at Kwik Trip

Independent, leading, top of her game at Kwik Trip
By administratorIn news, newsletter, ProAct Post, Red Wing, UncategorizedTags career, disabilities, employment, job coaching, Kwik Trip, manager, Red Wing, retail helper, stocking, support

She wanted a job closer to home, close enough to walk or ride her bike. With help from ProAct, Ginny...

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