Customized Employment in Action: Kaposia

Amy Gardner knew she wanted a job where she could use her hands and contribute as a member of a team. Kaposia, an employment service provider in the Twin Cities, used the customized employment process to support Amy to get a job that fit these desires at Pinta Elements. She has been at that job for over a year and is thriving as a valued member of the Pinta team.

Customized employment is a strategy for finding employment that can be used for anyone, but it can be particularly useful in finding a good job match for a person with many support needs. The process of customized employment is based on identifying the strengths and interests of the job-seeker and matching those with the needs of a business.