73255 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 • PHONE: 760-404-1365 • CONTACT: EmploymentServices@DesertArc.org INCLUSIVE HIRING IS A WIN-WIN . . . FOR INDIVIDUALS, EMPLOYERS, AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY! DESERT ARC MEETS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE Desert Arc, known for enhancing the quality of life and creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, continues to successfully match its clients with rewarding employment opportunities. The organization’s highly- successful EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM is designed to support individuals in preparing for, securing, and maintaining meaningful employment. Desert Arc’s clients are proud of the independence and fulfillment they experience from employment and also a job well done. As part of the organization’s Employment Services Program, Desert Arc offers employers a paid Internship Program (PIP), in partnership with the Inland Regional Center. Employers feel this program is highly effective because it offers them the best opportunity to become familiar with an employee’s abilities, while at the same time, allowing the employee to feel comfortable with the employer, to ensure it is the right fit. This valuable steppingstone often leads to permanent employment opportunities with local employers, as well as, greater independence for Desert Arc clients. “When people are given the opportunity to contribute in meaningful ways, they build confidence and achieve greater independence, and this helps create stronger more inclusive communities,” said Michelle Peters, President/CEO of Desert Arc. MICHELLE PETERS, DESERT ARC PRESIDENT/CEO “The Management Trust is celebrating over eight years of partnership with Desert Arc, creating employment opportunities through their Shredding, Recycling, Janitorial, and Landscape services for our HOA clients,” said Damian Jenkins, President of The Management Trust California Desert Division.“Their program is an invaluable and cost-effective solution for hard-to-fill operational positions, while providing these individuals with purpose, fulfillment, and the dignity that comes from meaningful work.” THE MANAGEMENT TRUST Damian Jenkins with the Desert Arc Janitorial Crew. “I have been involved with Desert Arc and their successful Employment Services Program since the 1980s – 46 years now and counting,” said Mario Del Guidice, Owner of Mario Italian Cafés. “These Desert Arc clients are the very best – they are focused, dependable, professional, consistent, and always working so hard to please their employers.” MARIO’S ITALIAN CAFÉS Desert Arc client Luis with Mario Del Guidice. “I have always felt that everyone is equal in our society,” said Mark Gavigan, Founder of Bread and Flours Artisan Bakery. “Without Desert Arc’s Employment Services Program, the recruitment of Ivette may not have ever realized fruition. Ivette is a gifted baker in her own right and is a joy to work with. Desert Arc’s program is uniquely special, and one which we believe is truly a gift for both parties.” BREAD AND FLOURS ARTISAN BAKERY Desert Arc client Ivette with Mark Gavigan. “Our ongoing partnership with Desert Arc continues to thrive and gets better every day,” said John Page, Senior Vice President of Acrisure Arena, CV Firebirds, Oakview Group 360. “We are fortunate to have Naomie from Desert Arc join our team, initially through the organization’s Internship Program. Desert Arc is there to support their client through every aspect of the job training to make sure it’s the right fit. Our Desert Arc client makes a difference and makes us a better organization.” THE BERGER FOUNDATION ICEPLEX AT ACRISURE ARENA John Page with Desert Arc client Naomie. “We are grateful for our Desert Arc team because they are very professional and dependable,” said Dana FrancisAlbano, Administrative Director of Environmental Services for Eisenhower Health. “They maintain over 40 restrooms daily in our professional buildings on the Eisenhower Campus. Desert Arc is a fantastic organization who I would recommend to any employer. We are blessed to be partners with them and look forward to many more years working with Desert Arc.” EISENHOWER HEALTH Desert Arc Coach Nayely Galvan, Desert Arc Janitorial Crew, and Dana Francis-Albano. “The Desert Arc work ethic is awesome,” said Duane Vigar, Campground Supervisor at Joshua Tree National Park. “Desert Arc’s Janitorial Crew has been taking care of all our buildings for many years, and the job they do is fantastic. This crew takes on anything that comes their way. We could not get along without them. They really know their jobs well and are dedicated and responsible. They are an asset to Joshua Tree!” JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK Desert Arc client Michelle, Duane Vigar, and Desert Arc client Eric.
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