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What It Meant To Be Heard – Q&A with Desiree R.
In the beginning of June, Desiree went to Washington D.C. with her mom, Linda Devane, and Amar to advocate for the AbilityOne program as part of the SourceAmerica Grassroots Training Conference. Desiree visited Capitol Hill during her stay to share her story and the...
Perkins Helps Three Get Certified In Food Handling
Thanks to the Industry Readiness Training (IRT) program and Perkins in Viera, three clients were able to earn food handling certificates. When the IRT program was in its pilot phase, Perkins was asked to be a “work pod,” or job skills training center, for the program....
BAC Celebrates Client’s Two Decades at Winn-Dixie
Not many people can say that they've worked for the same company for 20 years. But, Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) client, Jeff B. certainly can. Jeff B. began his career as a bagger at a Winn-Dixie in Daytona Beach in 1997 and, in 2002, transferred to its Clearlake...
Dear 10 Year Self
"This world works in mysterious ways...Your life is a book; a book of your adventures, achievements and the love you brought to the world. Please don't write "The End" because it's not." The letter titled "Dear 10 Year Self" was a writing assignment given to Joey C....
Brevard Businesses Offer More Than Training
When the Industry Readiness Training (IRT) program was in its pilot phase, Perkins restaurant in Viera was asked to be a "work pod," or job skills training center. While managers had hired individuals with disabilities in the past, they admitted they were a little...
BAC’s Takin’ It To the Streets for 2017 Fundraiser
WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you, Brevard, for rallying for people with disabilities. PRESENTING SPONSOR BRICKYARD SPONSOR DAYTONA 500 SPONSORS ...
Wells Winner of SourceAmerica Award
Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) is very pleased to announce that Vice President of Operations, Wayne Wells has been awarded the Management Excellence Award by the National Council for SourceAmerica Employers (NCSE), Southeast Region. The award was presented to Wells...
Bragg and McCarthy Join Board of Directors
Brevard Achievement Center's (BAC) Board of Directors recently voted to accept the nominations of local business executives Krista Bragg and Trudy McCarthy. "We are extremely pleased to welcome both Krista and Trudy to our Board," said BAC President and CEO, Amar...
Summer PET for Eligible High School Students
High school students listen up! We've got a summer program that will help you get to work. BAC's Employment Services department is offering Pre-Employment Training (PET) where you'll learn things like: Interview Preparation Social Media Etiquette What to Wear Resume...
It’s Showtime for Keith P.
BAC's Employment Services (ES) client Keith P. loves movies. Going to the movies to watch a great adventure film or comic book caper has been Keith's favorite pastime since childhood. That's why when ES Employment Coordinator, Angie Hernandez discovered that working...