MARC Pathways
Individuals with IDD are given the opportunity to explore different career fields, develop workplace skills, and discover employment paths that align with their core interests and strengths.
Through hands-on experiences, participants rotate through career-focused pathways designed to introduce them to different industries and help them identify the types of work they might be more passionate about and have hopes to pursue.
Employment Pathways Offered
Participants have the opportunity to explore six career-focused pathways:
- Culinary
- Maintenance
- Clerical
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing / Production
Each of these pathways opens the door for individuals to develop practical workplace skills while learning more about the expectations and responsibilities associated with that career field.
Program Details
- Location: Mahoney Recreation Center, Manchester, CT
- Group Size: Varies depending on individual's needs
- Selection: Participants are selected through an assessment process
- Pathway Length: Each pathway runs for 6-8 weeks
Eligibility
- Adults with disabilities, ages 22+, who receive DDS funding for vocational services
- Strong desire to work & demonstrate the potential for competitive employment
- Reside in Eastern CT with access to reliable transportation
- Must be able to transition into the Independent Supported Employment program following completion of the 16-week Cycle (i.e. able to work independently, with minimal staff support)
For more information, contact: Randi Hewitt, Transition Services Coordinator
rhewitt@marcct.org | (860) 646-571- EXT. 282
