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Program Description
UCP/NYC's Vocational Services are geared to
individuals with disabilities who are capable
of working in a structured, highly-supervised
environment where they are paid either an hourly
wage (services work) or piece-rate (contract
work).
Services
Vocational Services utilize individualized assessments
to identify a person's interests, skills and
work potential in a given area. Training opportunities
are then provided in the individual's interest/skill
area. These opportunities include:
- contract work (benchwork assembly, shrink
wrapping, packaging, etc.)
- receptionist and clerical training
- maintenance/custodial training
- mailroom and messenger training
- security work
Hours of Operation
Exact hours vary slightly from borough to borough.
However, programs are operational weekdays from
approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Eligibility
Any individual with disabilities who is evaluated
and found to have the skills necessary to work
and train in a sheltered workshop environment
and who has been referred through VESID, a New
York State agency.
Funding and Fees
UCP/NYC's Vocational Services are funded by
the New York State Vocational and Educational
Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
and by New York City local assistance contracts.
They are supplemented by private contributions
to UCP/NYC.
Location/How to Apply
UCP/NYC's vocational programs are based at the
following locations. All are accessible to nearby
public transportation. Transportation may be
available for some individuals. Call Project
CONNECT toll free at 1-877-UCP-CONNECT, ext.
720 for application information.
Manhattan
Ms. Randy Bolton
Manhattan Vocational Program
UCP of NYC
120 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
Staten Island
Sid Steiber, Assistant Director
Staten Island Vocational Program
UCP of NYC
281 Port Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10302
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