Taking the time to understand & uncover your true potential.

Everyone has potential.

At Life’sWork, we apply the skills and exercise the patience to identify that potential in every individual with whom we work.

We customize our approach with and tailor career paths on a case-by-case basis. The process begins with a simple conversation with each of our clients about their skills, interests and goals so that we can connect the individual to meaningful work opportunities that match their interests and unique abilities.

We take the time to observe the strengths and weaknesses of our clients, and then we design a support structure that empowers them to be successful and puts them on the right track to meaningful employment.

Vocational Evaluation

Our Vocational Evaluation program provides individuals with a chance to explore their interests and engage in a variety of simulated job opportunities.

After each work sample is completed, a Vocational Evaluation Specialist profiles the individual’s strengths, needs and interests before recommending a path to meaningful employment through competitive placement, further education & training, or further skill development and work readiness programs.

Occupational areas represented in the evaluation include:

Skilled Trades
Assembly
Food Service
Environmental Services
Cashiering
General Clerk
Business Administration
Informational Technology

Community-Based Work Assessment (CBWA)

After we take some time to understand an individual’s interests and skills, we put them to the test by giving them a chance to perform real work in the actual worksite.

Alongside one of our Workforce Development Specialists, we take individuals into the workforce, trying several different types of jobs to help us define their unique skills, experience and genuine interest in performing that type of work.

Community-Based Assessment allows our clients to gain a better understanding of how they can leverage their talents, skills and interests in the workplace while helping them become more confident in their abilities to integrate in their community and work alongside their peers.

How Does Life’sWork Make a Difference?

For more information on Evaluation & Assessment Programs, please contact Ed O’Rourke at (412) 471-2600 x218 or at eorourke@lifesworkwpa.org. Contact Ed Frye, Director of Client Services & Mon Valley Division at 412-559-4798 or at efrye@lifesworkwpa.org.