Bobby Dodd Institute
MISSION
The Bobby Dodd Institute seeks to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities. At BDI, we believe in an inclusive world where people of all abilities can lead independent and purposeful lives when provided the right guidance, support and opportunities.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Refugees
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Youth Population
- Basic skills deficient
- Below grade level
- Disabled, including learning disabilities
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
- Spanish
Geography
- Statewide
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Career and vocational evaluation
- Employment readiness counseling
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Internships and co-ops
- Job board
- Job performance coaching
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Mentoring
- On the job training
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Financial planning education
- Job performance coaching
- Mentoring
- Post-placement follow-up
- Tax education
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Benefits counseling
- Case management
- Disability services
- Food bank services
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Basic financial education
- Behavior modification
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- Decision making
- Diet and nutrition
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal setting
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Interview skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Personal branding
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Administrative Services Managers
- Facilities Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
- Customer Service Representatives
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Industry Recognized Credentials
- National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- American Society of Transportation and Logistics - Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
- American Society of Transportation and Logistics - Global Logistics Associate (GLA)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Skills for youth in transition
Customer service
Retail
Facilities Management
Call center
INDUSTRIES SUPPORTED
- Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Grocery Stores
- Department Stores
- General Freight Trucking
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Restaurants and Other Eating Places
- Civic and Social Organizations