Job Training & Employment
For more information on our Job Training & Employment Program, call
(608) 755-4123
SUPPORTING CLIENTS IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT
Whether they need extra help finding the perfect job or more hands-on assistance going through the employment process, KANDU is here to provide support and encouragement. Our Job Training and Employment Programs give participants the chance to find meaningful work, while earning an income, making friends, and growing and thriving in a safe and family-like work environment.
SUPPORTED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Watch our video to discover how KANDU Industries provides value to your business and our clients.
PROVIDING LIFE CHANGING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Since 2009, KANDU’s community employment program has paired our clients with meaningful employment at local businesses. By identifying and developing job opportunities in the community, our program managers help break down many of the barriers to employment that our clients have faced in the past and help them gain a sense of independence and reach their full potential.
The program helps with:
- Employment preparation, including resume development, application assistance and interview techniques
- Networking opportunities
- Job placement
- Job shadowing
- One-on-one job training
Once employed, clients receive regular support and feedback from staff to ensure their needs are being met and the employment opportunity is a good match. KANDU staff works with the client and employer to provide:
- An INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN (ISP) to determine goals based on the client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
- A SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW with the client worker and staff to review their goals, share supporting data, discuss progress, and make changes as needed.
- An ANNUAL REVIEW with client worker, staff, and full support team to gather information and insight from all parties to update the ISP, as needed.
BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
You will feel good knowing that by using KANDU employment services, you are saving money on recruitment and training costs while empowering individuals who may not otherwise have a chance to find meaningful employment.
Not only will KANDU program managers assess your operations to match you with highly qualified employee labor, but they also provide pre-employment and on-the-job training, supervision, and ongoing support so businesses know they are achieving maximum efficiency.
For businesses looking to maximize efficiency and productivity while supporting individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities, contact KANDU today!
KANDU offers the following complimentary services:
- No obligation trial work period
- Ongoing support with job accommodations and restructuring
- Opportunity for tax credits and incentives
- Pre-screened applicants whose abilities and interests match job requirements
- Professionally monitored employee work performance
- Supervised on-site job training
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
Watch this video to learn more about the supervised and supportive environment KANDU provides to its clients.
PRE-VOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
For our clients who require more focused job support, KANDU’s Pre-Vocational Employment Program provides increased employment training, supervision, and encouragement.
Our staff work with pre-vocational clients on everything from behavioral skills to social integration into the work environment. Clients will feel cared for and supported as they build confidence in completing assigned tasks, work to improve job skills, and earn a paycheck in a safe and controlled work environment.
To qualify for the Pre-Vocational Program, clients must meet the following criteria:
- Desire to learn new skills to increase employment opportunities
- Willingness to work with a team to accomplish goals
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Use the restroom independently or with reminders
- Complete a physical exam
- Provide documentation of case closures from Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation if under the age of 24
- Have a diagnosed disability or other barrier to employment
- Hold an Individual Educational Plan (high school students only)
- Be referred from an agency with a KANDU service contract or through a private payment agreement
- Complete a background and information disclosure form
- Provide reports from previous or current service providers and/or employers
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Something exciting is sprouting at KANDU!
Our ISP clients are digging into something amazing and getting started on a garden! From planting seeds of success to learning valuable skills, we're building more than just a green thumb— we're practicing teamwork, environmental ...awareness and having a whole lot of fun in the sun! We can't wait to watch our garden thrive! 💚
Want to lend a hand behind the scenes?
We’re looking for volunteers to help with setup on May 29th and tear-down on May 31st for our Grapes & Hops 2025 event! If you’ve got a few hours to spare and enjoy being part of a fun, laid-back team, this is the perfect way to get ...involved.
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Sip, savor, and celebrate at KANDU Industries’ Grapes & Hops 2025. This is a unique experience held at the Revv Aviation hangar at the Janesville airport — but what is included in your ticket?
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Come raise a glass and make a difference!
There’s no such thing as a boring day at KANDU Industries! Whether we’re crafting, learning new skills, or just having a dance break, our programs are designed to spark joy and create meaningful opportunities. A fun, engaging environment helps our clients shine—and that’s what we’re all ...about!
Our clients at KANDU Industries have been busy creating a stunning patchwork quilt—and it's more than just beautiful art. 💙
Each piece represents creativity, focus, and teamwork, with clients using this activity to build fine motor skills, express themselves, and enjoy the ...calming, mindful process of crafting. Most of all, it’s a reminder that every person’s contribution matters—and when we come together, we create something truly special.
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At KANDU Industries, we believe in lifting each other up—every day, in every way. That’s why we created KANDU Kudos—a way for our team to recognize the small wins, big efforts, and everything in between.
Whether it’s a helping hand, a job well done, or just showing up with a great... attitude, we celebrate it. Because when one of us shines, we all shine.
⏳ Just 2 weeks until Grapes & Hops 2025!
We’re excited to announce these unlimited hors d’oeuvres, local wine & craft beer… and most of all, eager to support the incredible individuals at KANDU Industries. Every bite and sip helps people with disabilities to live fuller, ...more independent lives. Come ready to indulge — and make a difference while you do it. 🥂
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