Vocational Training Program / McDonald's Training Kitchen
When an individual is challenged by new opportunities, they are able to grow in confidence and esteem and achieve many goals in life.
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 The Vocational Training Center, in Tinley Park, provides opportunities for 250 individuals with special needs to become self-sufficient and learn the responsibilities and benefits of working. Tasks are adjusted to meet the needs and ability level of each worker, and assistance and supervision are provided by qualified staff. The workshop provides these special needs men and women with the opportunity to learn vocational skills, as well as experience the pride of earning a paycheck.
Companies are welcome to partner with St. Coletta's
in order to provide opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities. Some of St. Coletta's partners include:
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- Turtle Wax
- Kraft
- Aero Rubber
- Pepsi
- Pring King
- Sampling Corp.
- Midas
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- Bounty
- RC Cola
- Tribune
- Sun Times
- Cott Beverages
- White Castles
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The St. Coletta's Vocational Program helps companies reduce labor and overtime costs, eliminate expansion, reduce costs by performing work at lesser rates, and help meet deadlines. The St. Coletta's workers are able to assist customers, but are not limited to:
- Assembly of Products
- Heat Sealing Small Packages
- Shrink Wrapping Cases of Pop, Cans, Bottles, Etc.
- Packaging Cans, Boxes, Cartons, Etc.
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- Collating Various Numbers
- Labeling Postcards, Envelopes, Cans, Bottles, Etc.
- Sorting Flavors of Pop and Envelopes by Zip Code
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Over the years, St. Coletta's has trained approximately 15 individuals in the proper use of a forklift truck, and 20 individuals on the electric pallet truck.
In addition to the workshop, an innovative vocational skills training area has been developed in the cafeteria of the Tinley Park Workshop from the contributions of the McDonald's Corporation, and their vendors. This training area is a prototype of the McDonald's kitchen and persons that receive training can be transferred to a McDonald's restaurant, or to any other fast food restaurant, to achieve their desired type of job.
At St. Coletta's, when confidence is coupled with in-depth vocational training, it results in successful, supported or competitive employment.
The St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation provides the support and funding for special needs individuals in the areas of: Residential Care, Educational Programs, Medical Care, Religious and Pastoral Care, Vocational Services and Specialized Facilities. |
