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The Occupational Training Center, (O.T.C.), is a private, non-profit organization that provides job training for individuals with disabilities. Individuals are referred to the O.T.C. from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Veterans Administration, private insurance companies or area school districts.
Most O.T.C. referrals are received from DVR which is a State Vocational Rehabilitation agency whose purpose is to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and to obtain and/or maintain a suitable job. To be eligible to receive services from DVR, an individual must have a disability which limits their ability to work. As defined by DVR, a disability is a physical or mental impairment which constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment where the individual can benefit in terms of employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services, and the individual requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment.
Once an individual with a disability is referred to the O.T.C., they meet with an intake counselor who, along with the individual, will determine the most appropriate vocational program in which to receive job training. The O.T.C. offers a diverse selection of programs, including recycling, food services, grounds maintenance, custodial, clerical and bench assembly operations.
Individuals may also choose to enter into the Supported Employment program to secure a position outside the O.T.C. SE counselors provide assistance in locating, securing and maintaining competitive employment with various employers in the community such as: Burlington County College, Sam’s Club, Chesterbrook Academy, Wawa and Virtua Hospital just to name a few.
Affiliations:
Association for Choices in Community Supports & Employment Services (ACCSES)
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
National Council of Work Centers
New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP)
NJ Association for Choices in Community Supports & Employment Services (NJ ACCSES)
United Way of Burlington County
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