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Power of Work Awards Recognize Employers for Innovative Job Training and Placement Programs

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The 1998 "Power of Work Awards" recognized four area businesses for their outstanding commitment to providing employment opportunities and training for individuals with disabilities and those participating in welfare-to-work programs. Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh, a workforce development agency, sponsored the awards to honor employers making a significant positive impact on the lives of people with special needs. The four winners were selected from 43 nominees and will be recognized at a reception on October 29.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four businesses were selected as winners of the 1998 Power of Work Awards: Automated Health Systems, Inc., E & G Gabriel's, Pittsburgh Green Tree Marriott, and PNC Bank.
  • Automated Health Systems, Inc. has a remarkable history of hiring former welfare recipients, with 30-35% of its staff having been welfare consumers over the past 19 years.
  • E & G Gabriel's has employed over 50 individuals with disabilities since 1990, including those recovering from mental health issues and individuals with learning disabilities, through its "Natural Supports" system.
  • The Pittsburgh Green Tree Marriott has maximized employment opportunities for people with special needs since 1991, providing special training and flexible work schedules to meet the needs of employees.
  • PNC Bank has established relationships with over 60 community groups involved in welfare-to-work initiatives and has offered Alternative Work Arrangements to all employees, including flextime and telecommuting options.
  • The winners were selected by a panel of judges that included representatives from various organizations, such as the Westinghouse Foundation, Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Foundation.

Statistics:

  • 43 nominees were considered for the Power of Work Awards.
  • 30-35% of Automated Health Systems, Inc.'s staff have been former welfare consumers over the past 19 years.
  • 50 individuals with disabilities have been employed by E & G Gabriel's since 1990.
  • Approximately 160 persons are employed by Automated Health Systems, Inc.
  • The Pittsburgh Green Tree Marriott has employed about 350 people.
  • PNC Bank has approximately 10,000 employees in the Pittsburgh area.
  • The panel of judges consisted of 13 representatives from various organizations.

Sources:

  • Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh
  • Westinghouse Foundation
  • People's Natural Gas Company
  • United Cerebral Palsy
  • Allegheny County
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • SMC
  • Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
  • Pittsburgh Foundation

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