Adult Services - Kenosha Achievement Center

Services are designed to assist individuals accomplish vocational and social skills needed to function in one's chosen adult life. Programs offered: - Community Employment Services: Employment Professionals work with people to evaluate personal strengths and match them with jobs that meet their goals. Individualized employment plans are developed and may include a variety of support services aimed at ensuring employment success. - Employment Training: Through a combination of on and off-site paid work experiences, community volunteering, and soft skills training, this program offers adults with disabilities the opportunity to develop confidence, practical job skills and positive work habits. - Day Service Program: Our team promotes the development of independence, self-esteem, and improved quality of life by designing personalized care plans to help people with disabilities reach their goals. A variety of on-site and community outings are planned allowing individuals to choose what interests them most. - Gardenworks: Offers adults with disabilities hands-on experience in planting, tending, and harvesting produce in KAC’s onsite garden. Participants build practical skills in horticulture while developing independence, teamwork, and healthy habits. This enriching outdoor program encourages learning through nature and promotes personal growth in a supportive, inclusive environment. - Voyage: With a core focus on increasing independence through community involvement, Voyage is an active day program for young adults with disabilities. Participants develop life skills, enjoy social interaction with their peers, and explore recreational and volunteer activities in the community. - Summer Employment Exploration: Students preparing for graduation are often uncertain about their career goals. Summer Employment Exploration helps students with disabilities ages 16-21 gain a better understanding of the working world. Students are given the opportunity to “try-out” a variety of different jobs in the community while getting paid for the work they do. Summer is meant for fun and this program includes many fun activities aimed at enhancing individual employability. The program includes hands-on activities and soft-skill training to learn about the process of finding a job, developing interviewing skills, writing résumés, and maintaining employment. To be eligible, individuals must be receiving services from DVR. SD, PP, Respite/ADC Services