Pittsburgh, PA (May 18, 2024) — Life’sWork of Western PA has received a grant from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundationto enable youth with disabilities to make a successful transition from school to the world of work. For nearly a century, Life’sWork of Western PA (Life’sWork) has embraced a commitment to serving individuals who face challenges to employment, whether by virtue of an inherent disability or because of other barriers, such as economic disadvantages or gaps in skills. Life’sWork is dedicated to building pathways to employment, fostering self-confidence, and developing skills for individuals who desire to work and need support to secure employment.
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundationgrant fundswill be used to provide focused career readiness services leading to meaningful employment for rural youth, including in-school life skills and job readiness preparation through the Life’sWork Youth & Transition Services program. The program seeks to prepare youth with disabilities to make the transition from the structured, well-supported environment of senior high school to employment or vocation-oriented post-secondary education. Additionally, the program provides group and individualized services throughout the academic year as well as work-based learning experiences with the Life’sWork network of major employers.
“Support from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundationwill illuminate paths to employment for many young people and change the course of their lives,” says Timothy Parks, president and chief executive officer of Life’sWork. “With support from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, we are empowering youth living with disabilities to secure meaningful employment and lead productive lives in their communities. We are grateful for the support of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation to make this impact possible.”
About Life’sWork of Western PA
Life’sWork of Western PA is a nonprofit organization empowering people to live the life they choose. Life’sWork partners with people with disabilities, individuals with other barriers to employment, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships.
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About the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
Since 1991, the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) has been dedicated to helping youth with disabilities maximize their potential and participation in society by implementing national grant and employee volunteer programs in the United States. To date, MEAF has invested more than $14 million in innovative projects and employee volunteers have given an estimated 60,000 volunteer hours to promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities. Currently, MEAF makes grants that empower youth with disabilities to lead productive lives by focusing on leadership development, employment preparation, and ability awareness. Learn more at mitsubishielectric.com.
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