ittsburgh, PA (June 14, 2024) — Life’sWork of Western PA has received a grant from the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation to provide those from all walks of life with the opportunity for employment. For nearly a century, Life’sWork of Western PA (Life’sWork) has embraced a commitment to serving individuals who face challenges to employment, whether by virtue of an inherent disability or because of other barriers, such as economic disadvantages or gaps in skills. Life’sWork is dedicated to building pathways to employment, fostering self-confidence, and developing skills for individuals who desire to work and need support to secure employment.
Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundationgrant fundswill be used to implement the pilot phase of the Life’sWork Workforce Development Training program, helping individuals to obtain the skills they need to pursue employment and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities. The program will provide skills development training in areas such as computer skills, hotel housekeeping, and hospitality services through classes designed to ensure individuals are ready to work in the community. In addition, grant funds will be used toward the purchase of equipment for each class module and to provide tuition assistance.
“Support from the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundationwill ensure vocational training development for many individuals who face challenges to employment,” says Timothy Parks, president and chief executive officer of Life’sWork. “With support from the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation, we are excited to bring our new Workforce Development Training pilot program to fruition, joining the other Life’sWork programming that is making a real difference in improving the employment opportunities for those in all walks of life. We are grateful for the support of the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation to make this positive, life-changing impact possible.”
About Life’sWork of Western PA
Life’sWork of Western PA is a nonprofit organization empowering people to live the life they choose. Life’sWork partners with people with disabilities, individuals with other barriers to employment, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships.
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About the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation
Established in 1954, the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation exists as a separate entity of the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh and is managed by a board of directors on behalf of the members of the Pittsburgh Rotary. The Foundation stewards the financial contributions of its members and seeks to improve their community through various services projects. Learn more about the Pittsburgh Rotary Club Foundation by visiting their website at pittsburghrotary.org.
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