http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/ a blog hosted by norah gaughan & amanda keep Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5243 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:25:39 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5243 I can’t speak for the boss, but I know it’s something he’d consider for the right position.

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5242 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:24:03 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5242 I bet she is, Elizabeth. I was certainly impressed – though not surprised – by how hard these three men worked during their visits to our warehouse. They picked up skills fast and had great attention to detail.

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5241 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:15:35 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5241 I hope so, too, Beth. This kind of program is extremely valuable in any community.

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5240 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:47:39 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5240 I trust that the next time there is an opening at Berroco for one of these jobs, that you immediately call the agency.

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5239 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:57:36 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5239 My sister-in-law has a developmental disability and is probably the most conscientious and hardest working woman at her several jobs. I think it’s great that Berroco can participate in a program like this! Thank you for sharing this with us!

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5229 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:09:46 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5229 Thank you so much for doing this. My son is autistic, and my hope is that he will be able to find some work in the community after he ages out of eligibility for services from our local school district.

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5225 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:54:29 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5225 Thanks, Meg! It was a great experience for everyone at Berroco!

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5224 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:53:26 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5224 It’s such a great program! We were happy to be a small part of it.

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5223 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:54:44 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5223 Thank you Berroco for participating with us in this effort to support folks in their mission to find and have “Real Jobs”. Your openness and enthusiasm proved that your desire to give back to the community sets an admirable benchmark for the business community as a whole! Happy Thanksgiving to your team!

]]> http://blog.berroco.com/2012/11/21/an-alternative-experience/#comment-5222 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:52:27 +0000 http://blog.berroco.com/?p=2867#comment-5222 Watching this video game me a thrill! I am a former special education teacher and an avid knitter. Loved seeing my two worlds work together. Way to go Berroco and your “new” team!

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