The Arc of Central Alabama

For over 50 years, Workshops Inc. has been one of the leading providers of job training as well as employment services in the United States. Based in Birmingham, Ala., it offers a wide range of services, such as assembly, packaging, printing, bindery and mailing services. The firm is a not-for-profit organization. Workshops Inc. is a member of The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce and The Better Business Bureau of Central Alabama.

The Dannon Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Birmingham, AL that focuses on assisting unemployed or underemployed at-risk youth and returning citizens in reintegrating into society. They provide a range of supportive services, including training, certifications, job placement, and re-entry case management, with the aim of repairing, restoring, and renewing the lives of their participants. Through their intensive case management system and extensive referral network, they begin working with incarcerated individuals six months prior to release, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism and help people successfully reintegrate into communities in Alabama and South Carolina. With a strong commitment to second chances, The Dannon Project not only works towards restoring the lives of their participants but also their families, offering everyone an opportunity to achieve life success. They collaborate with various industries to help each participant secure and maintain a job that aligns with their interests and skills. The organization boasts an impressive estimated job retention rate of 96% for program participants two years after graduation. Led by Executive Director Kerri Pruitt, The Dannon Project is dedicated to providing second chances and empowering individuals to become law-abiding, productive citizens who contribute to building healthy and safe communities.Generated from the website

The Arc of Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Pelham, Alabama, dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and delays, along with their families, through advocacy, coaching, and support. With a focus on children's services, early intervention, community services, and employment services, The Arc of Shelby County has served a total of 1,361 individuals, providing resources and programs that have made a significant impact on the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Generated from the website