The Projects with Industry (PWI) program, a grant through the Department of Education, delivers employment services to eligible youth and young adults. In partnership with business and industry in Delaware, PWI staff provides the tools, knowledge and resources to assist program participants to find jobs, keep jobs, and advance in careers. The goal is job stability and career advancement for eligible youth and young adults with disabilities. 

Five Employment Consultants work with program participants in Sussex, Kent and New Castle counties to identify vocational goals and create strategies to assist them with finding and keeping employment. The strategies may include finding transportation, creating a volunteer work history to provide necessary references, practicing interviews and shopping for the perfect interview outfit.  

A participant in the PWI program is successful when he/she is employed for more than 90 days. HOW SUCCESSFUL is the OCI PWI? As of February 28, 2011, 76 young adults have met this benchmark and 12 more are employed and are expected to meet or exceed 90 days of employment. A goal of an additional 40 are expected to be employed by June 2011.

Click on the links below to learn more about OCI Projects With Industry:

Program Overview

Brochure

Informational Flyer for Students

Informational Flyer for Participants

PWI Participant Employers

Interested in supporting our efforts? You can help by providing an opportunity for an individual to practice interview skills, share any employment opportunities, and provide support for an individual who needs help finding an interview outfit or even better call us for potential employees!

For more information about the PWI program or to volunteer support for the program: Contact Suzanne Cash, PWI coordinator at 302-345-8938 or email Suzanne Cash.

Click on the Photo above of PWI Particpant Kimberly Thomas to learn more about her story!