2022 EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARDS The Arc New York Employer Recognition Awards highlight the valuable relationships that Chapters have formed with employers across New York State who provide meaningful work opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These partnerships have proven to be successful for the individuals employed and a valued source of dependable and motivated workers for the businesses that employ them. The Arc New York honors employers who have invested time, training, and pride in hiring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Meet the recipients of the 2022 Employer Recognition Awards!
Aramark
Aramark food services at Hartwick College has partnered with The Arc Otsego, maintaining their commitment to hiring a diverse workforce, with 11.5% of their workforce receiving supports and services from Otsego. "As a manager of a team of employees, the most significant feedback comes from my team of Employment Specialists, who work in a wide variety of settings with many different businesses," said Kari Miller, Assistant Director of Employment Services at The Arc Otsego. "My team consistently reports that the Hartwick Aramark team excels at supporting their staff, both with and without disabilities, to develop to their fullest potential. They cross-train their employees in various skill areas to help them gain as many skills as possible, and they consistently promote to new positions from within their current staff."
The handmade soap company is a valued business partner of Pine Ridge Industries — the integrated business division of Schenectady ARC. Pine Ridge Industries RAD Soap Co.
production and manufacturing center partners with businesses to accelerate their goals while employing people with disabilities in meaningful work. "RAD has consistently been a great champion of our mission to employ people with disabilities, recognizing the value and talent individuals of all abilities bring to the workforce," said Nathan Mandsager, COO of Pine Ridge Industries. "They have implemented specific strategies to be inclusive and promote a culture of caring and helping individuals succeed with their job duties."
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