Check out our new website – www.daylemcintoshcentero.org/voc
At this site there are links for clients to research and apply for jobs in the area, links and information for employers, and a section dedicated to you, our partner, The Department of Rehabilitation. When you visit the site, click on the tab for Department of Rehabilitation Counselors – this will take you to a special page where you can get information about our upcoming recruiting events, read past newsletters, and even fill out referral forms online and contact our job developers. We’ve designed this site to be informative, easy to use, and fully accessible. If you have any suggestions for our website, please feel free to email one of us with your ideas. We hope that this website will make it even easier to partner with us, and will increase employment opportunities for our clients.
After the verb ‘to love’, ‘to help’ is the most beautiful verb in the world.
- Bertha Von Suttner
DMC Client Success Story
A young man named Anthony out of the Laguna Hills office started coming to Job club at which time we worked on his filling out application and going over a few interview questions. At Job club I told him about an open recruitment at the one stop with Toys ‘R’ Us. We rehearsed interview questions and I encouraged him to talk about his past successes. He went down to Toys ‘R’ Us and was hired on the spot. After only two weeks in Job Club, Anthony obtained a great position that he loves! Thank you to Dennis McGuire for his support and Anthony for his hard work.
Carolann Kollmer, Employment Specialist
(714) 658-4283 / Fax:(310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper5@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Two-thirds of help is to give courage.
- Irish proverb
Tech Job Search Sites on the Web
Welcome to the “Web” section of our newsletter. The Internet is becoming more and more necessary in our daily lives and jobs. While it has become easier to get on the web, searching the web for specific information can be time-consuming and frustrating. Every month we will provide you with useful websites related to a specific topic. We surfed so you don’t have to.
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DMC Client Success Story
This month Dolores Kollmer decided to do something out of the norm.... She had an employer who needed to fill 40 to 50 telemarketing positions in Ontario. Her clients were unable to apply for these positions due to transportation issues, so she contacted the Supervisor in the Upland DR Office and asked for help, even though DMC does not have a contract with that district. The Bottom line is keeping the employer happy, placing clients and working together as partners. What a great display of team effort!
Telemarketing Position
Telemarketing/Sales position available for local newspaper in Ontario.
Job Description: Able to make calls and sell local newspapers to residence in the area. Must have a good phone voice and excellent customer service skills.
Pay: $6.75 per hour plus commission
Morning/ Evening Shifts available as well as some Saturdays.
This is a great opportunity to advance fairly quickly
This employer is looking to place at least 40 new employees immediately.
Please email a list of client you feel would be a good match for this position to Dolores Kollmer from Dayle McIntosh Center.
Email their names and phone numbers,and disability, so the employer may call and do a phone interview.
E- mail: jobdeveloper2@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Computer Courses at DMC
Register now for training on Adaptive micro Computer and Information Technology at the Dayle McIntosh Center (DMC) Assistive Technology Lab (ATL). Registration will start February 10, 2003 and is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and current DMC job search clients will be given preference for the limited number of spots.
The Assistive Technology Lab at Dayle McIntosh Center is dedicated to offering the highest quality learning assistive technology with micro computers. This computer training is created specifically for people with disabilities including visually impaired people. The goal is to help trainees to be independent, to have better quality of life, and to be more productive.
Computer and information technology hold the promise of greater independence for people with disabilities. The ATL will offer a tour by appointment that acquaints visitors with the lab. Those attending will see demonstrations of adaptive technology that allows people with disabilities or people with vision limitations how to become fluent computer users.
For more information, or to register for computer training classes please call Girmay at (714) 621-3300.
Yesterday is a cancelled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have so spend it wisely.
- Kay Lyons
DMC Client Success Story
After working with Paula, a completely blind former teacher, for almost a year, I secured her a priority interview at Team of Advocates for Special Kids, in Anaheim, for a position related to her field of special education. Before the interview, I worked with Paula to educate her about ADA, IDEA and other legislation related to the position. After she was offered the position, the interviewer told me that in addition to her experience and skills, they were very impressed with her knowledge of related legislation and chose her over others who interviewed due to her outstanding knowledge of these laws. It just goes to show that good preparation can make the difference! Paula loves her new job where her supervisor and coworkers are extremely supportive and the assistive technology she needed was provided immediately to her. Congratulations Paula on your new job, and thank you to RC Robert Antunez and Braille Institute for their fast response to her AT needs.
Manny Ziegler, Senior Employment Specialist
(714) 658-4281 / Fax:(310) 837-2754 jobdeveloper1@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.
- Louisa May Alcott
DMC Job Developer contact information
Contact information for our job developers is below:
Enid Awad, Vocational Manager (714) 658-4293 / vocsvsmanager@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Frances Curiel, Senior Employment Specialist
(Spanish Speaking clients) (714) 658-4834 / Fax: (714) 528-3641 jobdeveloper4@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Vilma Delgado, Senior Employment Specialist
(Spanish Speaking clients) (714) 658-4835/ Fax: (562) 291-0607
jobdeveloper3@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Dolores Kollmer, Senior Employment Specialist
(Visually Impaired clients) (714) 658-4275 / Fax: (310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper2@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Thuy Tran, Employment Specialist
(Vietnamese Speaking clients) (714) 658-4290 / Fax: (562) 951-0305 ThuyDMC@aol.com
Manny Ziegler, Senior Employment Specialist
(Visually Impaired clients) (714) 658-4281 / Fax:(310) 837-2754 jobdeveloper1@daylemcintoshcenter.org
Carolann Kollmer, Employment Specialist
(Generalist caseload - fee-for-service basis) (714) 658-4283 / Fax:(310) 548-9339 jobdeveloper5@daylemcintoshcenter.org
