The Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville-based nonprofit that works to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, announced March 3 it has launched its UP Employment Initiative.
Created in partnership with Hospitality America and the Windsor Aughtry Hotel Group, the program is aimed at creating opportunities within the hotel industry for people with disabilities.
While it has already hired a full-time employee and an intern, the program also anticipates it will provide full-time employment opportunities for seven others.
The foundation plans to support the program by hiring a job liaison who will work with each employee on an individual basis.
“The Foundation’s UP Employment Initiative offers a pathway to employment and a common-sense solution to a complicated problem for individuals living with disabilities who need employment opportunities,” said Barbara Stone Foundation Executive Director Lara Ceisel. “With the right programs and support, more people can thrive in the proper workplace environment. By aligning with two business leaders in this area, the Barbara Stone Foundation is launching a program that will impact Greenville and local citizens for generations to come.”
To apply for an open program position, call Hospitality America at 864-202-6883. For more information about the UP Employment Initiative, contact Lara Ceisel at lara@barbarastonefoundation.org.
