I AM ABLE Employment Helpline

Free Job Support Services Call (844) I-AM-ABLE

California-based referral services – some programs only available in Placer, Sacramento, and San Diego Counties.

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Call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253 to learn about job resources available for people with disabilities as well as military veterans and former foster youth in the Placer, Sacramento, and San Diego County areas.

Looking for support on your path to employment designed specifically for you? Let’s get started, together! All of our Helpline services are free, built on over 55 years of commitment to making employment more accessible to everyone.

Not sure who you should contact at the Department of Rehabilitation (also referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation)? We can help. You can turn to us with questions or for advice. We also offer advice on training and open positions within PRIDE Industries and our partners.

Our I AM ABLE Helpline will be closed from Dec. 24, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023

Looking for support on your path to employment designed specifically for you? Let’s get started, together! All of our Helpline services are free, built on over 55 years of commitment to making employment more accessible to everyone.

Not sure who you should contact at the Department of Rehabilitation (also referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation)? We can help. You can turn to us with questions or advice. We also offer advice on training and open positions within PRIDE Industries and our partners.

Our Employment Helpline is accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

Call (844) I-AM-ABLE or (844) 426-2253
We’re available Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm (PST)

What to expect during your initial call

What happens next?

Depending upon your resource needs, the representative will ask if they can follow-up with you by phone or email. These resources include training and skill-building opportunities, job placement, and other services set up for you to succeed.

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FAQs

Yes! Check out our job portal. It features a range of jobs for people with disabilities. You can search by category or location. Call us if you’d like one of our representatives to show you how it works.

Based on your unique situation and goals, we can advise you on job services, training, and employment. We can also introduce you to key agencies and helpful programs.

Workplace readiness is key. Together, we’ll help you develop important skills for jobs, vocations, and life. In addition, you can participate in various training courses throughout the year. These are linked to specific skills and industries.

A rewarding career enables you to live independently. We can help you achieve this goal by connecting you with vocational training, employment placement, paid internships, and a wide variety of career services to support people with disabilities.

Yes. Learn more about the Veterans Employment Advantage Program, or call on (844) 426-2253. We’re proud to be named among the U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies. You can also unlock opportunities for employment on 17 military bases across the USA.

If you’re 18 years or older, we can provide resource support as you achieve your goals. Call our Employment Helpline to learn more about job coaching, mentoring, paid internships, and vocational training. Learn more about our job preparation and placement programs. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time work, we are ready to support former foster and at-risk youth.

No matter what you’ve been through, we can help you put the basics in place, starting with safe housing and other essentials. Together, we’ll ensure you know which organizations to contact for the right support. Then, once you’re settled, we’ll offer guidance for job training, placement and other services.

Support the I AM ABLE Helpline

Our helpline is fully funded by generous donors like you! Since 2021, this one-of-a-kind resource has connected nearly 3,500 people with disabilities to employment, training, and government and community resources.

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Get the word out about our free job support services

We’ve created a collection of ready-made resources to help share information about our free job services with families and communities who may benefit from these services.

Opportunity for Lasting Employment

PRIDE Industries offers opportunity for lasting employment for people with diverse abilities who are often overlooked and experience high numbers of unemployment and underemployment. Through personalized employment coaching, training, and job placement, we help individuals realize their true potential and contribute to their communities.

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People with
Disabilities

Learn employment and independent living skills.

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Military
Veterans

Transition into a rewarding civilian career.

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Opportunity
Youth

Create a successful and independent adult life.

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Trafficking
Survivors

Find your career and build your future.

A career with PRIDE Industries is a career with PURPOSE.

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3-Year CARF Accreditation

PRIDE Industries holds the prestigious three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an international, nonprofit health and human services accreditor. This recognizes that we have made a specific commitment to put the needs of our participants at the center of the services we design and deliver, and that we strive to continuously improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service quality and delivery.

In part, this accreditation recognizes PRIDE Industries for:

  • Providing excellent employment services, employee development services, and employment planning services.
  • Being highly regarded in the community and building positive relationships with partners and employees.
  • Holding safety as a high priority.
    High satisfaction from persons served, families, and other stakeholders.
  • Longevity of leadership, which provides continuity to the organization’s mission.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

CARF accreditation means that the CARF-accredited provider is committed to reducing risk, addressing health and safety concerns, respecting preferences of individuals (cultural or otherwise), and providing the best quality of care possible. It also shows that the accredited organization values the feedback and input of their customers with disabilities and is accountable to the community. And, finally, accreditation demonstrates that an organization has opened its service delivery and business processes to outside scrutiny to improve the quality of its programs.

Our I AM ABLE Helpline will be closed from Dec. 24, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023

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