THUMB INDUSTRIES, INC.
1263 Sand Beach Rd. | Bad Axe, MI 48413 | Ph: 989-269-9229 | Fax: 989-269-2587
Email: thumbindustries@hotmail.com

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

The goal of Employment Services is to develop meaningful work opportunities to individuals that improve their quality of life and provide greater independence and inclusion in their community. The program provides:

• Pre-Employment Assessment and Screening
• Job Development
• On the job training
• Follow along services to ensure success and satisfaction for the employer and employee.

Employment Services staff work with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, or a dual diagnosis. Some individuals want to work, but require support to achieve job readiness. Others possess the skills needed to enter the workforce, but need assistance with finding a job. Thumb Industries partners with Michigan Rehabilitation Services and local Community Mental Health agencies to assist individuals in obtaining their employment goals.

Individuals are assisted through the employment process by a trained Employment Training Specialist. Each individual participant’s skills and needs are assessed. Following the assessment period, each individual works with the Employment Training Specialist to research employment options and apply for work.

After the individual is hired, the Employment Training Specialist works with the employer to determine if on the job training is necessary. If training is required, the Employment Training Specialist provides training and supervision until the employer’s performance expectations are met. Once training has concluded, a Thumb Industries staff member will periodically check in with the employer/employee to ensure that the placement is successful.

How Employment Services Helps Employers

The Employment Services Program offers employers qualified employees that are motivated to work. Services provided by Thumb Industries staff are provided to the employee at no cost to the employer. Employers may also qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire a specific group of individuals by reducing the employer’s federal income tax liability by as much as $2,400 per qualified employee.

To learn more about this tax credit, visit http://www.uses.coleta.gov/ or ask your Employment Training Specialist to explain it more to you.

To find out more about Thumb Industries Employment Services Program, please contact us at 989-269-9229.