Tommy Krauss, who works at the West Windsor Library as a participant of Eden’s W.E.R.C.’s program (Work Education and Resource Centers), spoke at the fifth annual reception to honor the area business who employ adults with autism.”##M:[more]##
“I began working at the West Windsor Library in July of 2005. I work four days a week from 9 to 12. I shelve books and make about $100 per week. I like to buy a lot of different things with my paycheck. I am very happy to be at Eden W.E.R.C.s. Thank you for supporting W.E.R.C.s.
“Hiring Eden W.E.R.C.s to get the job done is a win-win situation,” says Jamie Douglas, director of employment services. “Hiring our employees helps them to become contributing members of the community.”
From secure work within its work centers, to employment within the community, the program provides employment opportunities for adults with autism that includes large and small mailing projects supported employment with a job coach; and competitive employment where employees are dropped off and picked up from work at convenience stores, cleaning offices, assembly work, and administrative work including filing and data entry.
