An impressive 95% of those employed through The Price Center are still in their jobs one year later, and some move on to higher-paying jobs. Once Employment Program staff understand an individual’s skills and interests, they help them become “job-ready” by teaching appropriate business behavior through simulation and on-the-job training.

Our job developer connects individuals with employers in the community. When a job is identified that matches the skills, interests, and abilities of our individuals, staff start to prepare them for an interview. Once they begin a job, their job coach maintains contact with the employer for a year or longer and provides support in the workplace, if needed. This is an ongoing process and our coaches are always available to provide more training or support to help the individual be successful. In the process, individuals make new friends, gain confidence, and earn a steady income. Not only are family members proud, but the employers gain loyal, dedicated workers.

The Price Center’s Kindness Café

The Price Center opened its new Kindness Cafe on February 13, launching an inclusive coffee shop designed to provide hands-on barista training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Kindness Café is now open to staff, families, and invited guests Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 8:30 am – noon. Our Baristas-in-training, make every cup of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with incredible care. The Café also serves an ever-changing choice of yummy pastries, often including banana bread, cookies, and chocolate-chip or blueberry muffins.

If you haven’t already visited, the baristas at the Kindness Café are looking forward to demonstrating their skills and soon, their employment-readiness.

The Café has recently agreed to a multi-faceted partnership arrangement with Fazenda Coffee Roasters, too. As a result, beginning in a few weeks, the Kindness Café will begin exclusively serving locally roasted and gourmet coffee from Fazenda, which also employs one of our Community-Based Day Service (CBDS) participants.

Stop by for a cuppa Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings from 8:30 am to noon!