Careers in Business
Careers in Business (CIB) supports individuals with disabilities as they seek to gain skills that will enable them to obtain employment in an office environment. The self-paced CIB training includes:
- Microsoft Office Software (Including: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint),
- business communication skills,
- 10-key calculator use,
- medical terminology,
- and job search related content.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have developed a resume, cover letter, and reference contact information for use during job seeking. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion and letter of recommendation from the Careers in Business Instructor. Participants who have completed the CIB program have accepted employment as Brokers, Loan Originators, Unit Secretaries at hospitals, Receptionists, and Office Support Specialists.
The Careers in Business program occurs at Hillcroft’s North Walnut Street location and serves participants from Delaware, Madison, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Randolph and Henry Counties. Funding for transportation assistance may be available through Vocational Rehabilitation.
The Careers in Business program is funded through Vocational Rehabilitation. Vocational Rehabilitation may be contacted at (765) 282-9863 for eligibility information. New participants will be contacted by an Employment Consultant to begin services within three (3) days of receipt of referral and authorization from Vocational Rehabilitation.
If interested in learning more about Hillcroft’s Careers in Business program:
- Complete our electronic contact form or
- Directly contact:
Sheriene Knox
Vice President of Employment Services
(765) 281-6912
sknox@hillcroft.org
