Mountain Employment Training
We provide employment services for individuals facing barriers to job placement and retention. Our work is designed to produce measurable employment outcomes while coordinating with the systems that support people, including vocational rehabilitation, workforce programs, justice systems, and recovery partners.
Problem
Many individuals face barriers to employment—such as justice involvement, recovery, disabilities, work gaps, or system requirements—that make finding and keeping a job difficult.
Solution
We deliver job prep, development, placement, and retention services designed to meet real system expectations and client goals.
Results
Our process increases placement rates, improves job retention, and ensures documentation meets funding and organizational compliance.
WHO WE SERVE
Individuals and the Systems Supporting Them
Our services are appropriate for anyone with a barrier to employment. Employment barriers can take many forms and often overlap. We focus on identifying and addressing barriers that directly interfere with job placement and retention, including:
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Disabilities (documented or undocumented)
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Mental health challenges
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Justice involvement, probation, parole, or re-entry
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Recovery and sober living participation
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Gaps in work history or limited employment experience
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Housing instability or transportation challenges
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System requirements that complicate employment progress
WHAT WE DO
Our services are structured to move individuals toward employment while meeting system expectations.
Job Exploration
Identify needs, preferences, strengths, and interests to identify a job goal that matches the labor market.
Personal & Work Adjustment Training
Periphery skills like financial literacy, utilizing transportation, and communication that help support long term job success.
Job Development & Placement
Targeted job search, employer outreach, and job matching based on skills, interests, and real-world labor market conditions.
Self Advocacy
How to advocate and utilize all benefits and services that are available to individuals with that specific barrier.
Job Coaching & Retention Support
On-the-job support to help individuals meet workplace expectations, address challenges early, and maintain employment.
System Coordination & Documentation
Ongoing communication, progress tracking, and documentation aligned with authorization and reporting requirements.