by Keri Goff | Aug 8, 2017 | Employment Programs, News, School Transition Services
This summer, 11 local high school students spent eight weeks interning at the Brevard Zoo as part of a partnership with Brevard County Public Schools (BPS), Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) and Vocational Rehabilitation. The internships were vocational in nature, and...
by Keri Goff | Jun 27, 2017 | Employment Programs, News
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....
by Keri Goff | May 18, 2017 | Employment Programs, News, School Transition Services, Success Stories
“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...
by Keri Goff | May 18, 2017 | Employment Programs, News, Success Stories
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...
by Keri Goff | May 15, 2017 | Donations, Events, Fundraising, News
WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you, Brevard, for rallying for people with disabilities. PRESENTING SPONSOR BRICKYARD SPONSOR DAYTONA 500 SPONSORS ...
by Keri Goff | May 1, 2017 | News
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...
