Atwork

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2009 to Sep 30, 2010

Signed

Apr 12, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$3,396,949

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Group supported employment: AtWork!'s Landscaping Division provided 9 adults with disabilities the opportunity to learn skills that would prepare them for outdoor work in the landscaping industry. They were involved in maintaining grounds for large commercial and government installations, learning how to operate landscaping equipment and meet quality standards. AtWork!'s Recycle Center provided 14 individuals with disabilities, valuable experience in greeting the public, following direction, and accountability and time management, thus preparing them for community employment.

Activity 3

Community Integrated Employment Services: a discovery process identifies the abilities of individuals who have historically been excluded from working. Through volunteering, work trials, and one-on-one job coaching, each person establishes vocational goals and builds a resume that demonstrates skills needed by employers. Through outreach to businesses in King County and employer education, AtWork! works with companies to customize positions that take advantage of an individual with disabilities' unique talents while meeting a critical business need. In the fiscal year ending 2010, 14 adults with disabilities were placed in community jobs. With on the job support 70 adults retained their jobs. 124 individuals explored vocational options through work trials and job tours. People supported by Atwork! by working in the community jobs earned $309,000 at an average hourly wage of $9.33.

Filer

EIN

91-0996632