Vol. 4 No. 5 Sept/Oct 1996	Previous Issues Subscribe to AT Messenger Download PDF Viewer
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First State Project With Industry, Inc. Recognizes Ability Is Ageless

In 1983 First State Project With Industry, Inc. (FSPWI) was formed by business for business. It is a private, non-profit corporation which works with more than 2,000 employers throughout the state of Delaware matching the skills of people with disabilities to appropriate job openings in competitive employment. The service is free to both the business community and to the individuals with disabilities seeking what many of us take for granted...a job.

Attuned to the needs of industry, in its 13-year history FSPWI has assisted over 1,635 persons with a wide range of physical, mental, and learning disabilities to become competitively employed in service, production, clerical, technical, and professional positions.

As demographics and the business environment change, i.e. companies undergoing cutbacks of thousands, FSPWI is inaugurating an Older Worker Program funded by the Spree Trust Commission. This program is designed especially for those individuals 40+ who also happen to have a specific limitation. At First State it is believed that Ability is Ageless. They have learned that more than anything else employers want an employee they can rely on. The maturity of the older job seeker provides businesses not only with reliability, but also with a solid work history, and a built-in strong work ethic. These qualities contribute to overall profitability and productivity.

For more information call Merrie G. Bailey, Executive Director, at 302-774-4559.