Individuals in our Sheltered Work Program learn skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Arc staff train people on work and work-related skills while they perform paid jobs subcontracted from Wabash County businesses and industries. They receive bi-weekly paychecks for the work they do. Arc's Shark Shredding and Cardboard Recycling Services, through which we shred confidential documents for Wabash County individuals and businesses, is a part of our Sheltered Work program. We also provide bulk mail services for many companies.

Individuals in Pre-Vocational Services learn skills to prepare them for either paid or unpaid work. Work related skills such as good attendance, compliance, problem solving, safety, and task completion are emphasized. Individuals recieve work education, monitoring, supervision, and support to achieve skill acquisition and retention.

Employment Support staff work closely with Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with disabilities find and apply for jobs, and learn new work skills.

Arc staff can also provide the extra help and follow-along support that people may need to be successful in their community jobs. At a minimum, staff visit each employment site two times each month to monitor the employee's progress. Arc staff also give employee training and support as needed or requested by the employer or employee. The primary purpose of this service is to assist people in retaining their job in the community.