Villa Fairmont MHRC Hosts Prevocational Job Fair for Clients

Villa Fairmont Mental Health Rehabilitation Center held its second Prevocational Job Fair, providing clients with valuable experience preparing for employment in the community. The rehabilitation department created a meaningful event that excited clients and prepared them for the work environment.

The job fair featured consent-to-photograph forms, assistance with completing job applications, on-the-spot interviews with rehab staff, and healthy snacks after interviews. Positions currently offered include Villa Announcer, Plant Care Worker, Outdoor Gardening, Document Organizer, Telephone Cleaner, Book/Video Librarian, and Clothing Care Assistant.

Rehab staff serve as interviewers and may recommend positions to clients beyond what they applied for, making the experience both meaningful and realistic. At the end of a four-week work course, clients are celebrated with an awards ceremony where they receive a certificate of completion and a special non-monetary gift.

The prevocational job fair represents another important step in the recovery journey, helping clients build skills, confidence, and preparation for community employment. Congratulations to the rehabilitation department for making this event a success and creating such a valuable experience for Villa Fairmont clients!