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it's fast, free and secure!"> </form> --> <a href="donations.html"><img src="media/btn_donate_LG.gif" border="0"></a> <br> <span id="text_sdbr"><b> NIVC Services is the only organization in North Iowa with a primary focus of helping people with disabilities work. </b></span> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="20"></td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" style="padding-left:4px;padding-right:4px;"> <span id="text_sdbr"> <b>Phone 641.423.3301<br> for information on how we can help <u>YOU</u>.</b> </span> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="20"></td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" style="padding-left:4px;padding-right:4px;"> <span id="text_sdbr2">  I like my job.<br> I feel good about myself when I am getting good work experience while earning a paycheck.<br> The people at NIVC are friendly and the staff are always helpful. NIVC helps me gain good work habits so I can move into a job in the community. <br> <b>Brian Baker, Mason City</b> </span> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="20"></td></tr> </table> </td> <td width="10" valign="top"><img src="media/corner.jpg"></td> <td width="5" valign="top"></td> <td width="963" style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:10px;" valign="top"> <table width="563" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td> <h1>North Iowa Vocational Center, dba NIVC Services, Inc.</h1> <span id="body_text"> <div id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script> <b>Our Mission:</b><br> <b> Our talented teams of people at NIVC Services Inc. empower individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive employment through a strong commitment to business and training opportunities.<br> <br><i><b>Values: Encourage, Motivate, Prepare, Opportunity, Work, Equality, Respect, Self-sufficiency <b><br>(E-M-P-O-W-E-R-S)</b><br> </i><br> <div class="fb-like" data-href="http://www.nivcservices.org/index.html" data-send="true" data-width="450" data-show-faces="false" data-font="arial"></div> <h2>You can make a donation through PayPal by clicking the "donate" button on the left.</h2> </a></li><img src="images/logo flyer.png" align="right" border="0"></a><br> <h2>Project SEARCH North Iowa</h2><br> NIVC Services, Inc. announced the implementation of Iowa s first Project SEARCH High School Transition Program this fall. It is designed to transition young adults into employment within a workplace setting. This unique school-to-work program takes place entirely at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in partnership with <br><i> " AEA 267<br> " County Social Services <br> " IVRS <br> " Mason City Community School District<br> " NIVC Services, Inc.<br> " Targeted Case Management<br> " Mercy Medical Center North Iowa <br></i> Interns participate in employment-related instruction and assigned internships in up to three departments within Mercy Medical Center.<br><br> Project SEARCH North Iowa provides real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills to help young adults with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities make successful transitions from school to productive adult life. The goal for each intern is community employment. Project SEARCH is for interns who are: <br> " In their last year of school eligibility and have completed many of their High School credits, graduation requirements and and/or IEP goals<br> " Interested in working within a health care setting<br> " Working to achieve competitive employment<br> " Involved in their IEP development<br> " Willing to use Public Transportation<br><br> Students are referred to the program through their school district , Case Manager, or IVRS Counselor. Students apply in the winter and spring of the year prior to entering the program. For more information, Contact Jen Faust, Office: 641-423-3301, Cell: 641-494-8661, Email: jen@nivcservices.org <br><br> <h2>Funding sources include United Way of North Central Iowa Venture Grant, Principal Financial Group, Alliant Energy Foundation, First Citizens National Bank Foundation and TeamQuest Foundation.</h2> </a></li><img src="images/wrk4all.jpg" align="center" border="0"></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <span id="body_text"> We are a local, private, not-for-profit organization providing training and employment to people with disabilities so they can live and work in their communities.<br> <br> <li><a href="NIVC 2011 Annual Report.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Download our 2010-11 Community Report</b></a></li> </ul> </span> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="5"></td></tr> <tr> <td> <h4>NIVC Services, inc. has <u>three distinct businesses</u>:</h4> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="10"></td></tr> <tr> <td> <table width="563" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="20"></td> <td width="125"><img src="media/affordables.jpg"></td> <td width="10"></td> <td valign="top"> <span id="aff_text"> <u>Affordables</u> thrift store provides retail experience and employment through the sale of donated furniture, household goods and clothing. </span> <br><br> <span id="body_text"> <b>Phone: 641-423-7071 or for more information <a href="affordables.html">click here</a>.</b> </span> </td> <td width="20"></td> </tr> <tr><td height="15"></td></tr> <tr> <td width="20"></td> <td width="125" valign="top"><img src="media/affordables1st.jpg"></td> <td width="10"></td> <td valign="top"> <span id="aff_text"> <u>Affordables on 1st</u> provides work experiences through the resale of furniture, fitness, and furnishings. Come and see this unique showroom. </span> <br><br> <span id="body_text"> <b>Phone: 641-423-0236 or for more information <a href="affordables.html">click here</a>.</b> </span> </td> <td width="20"></td> </tr> <tr><td height="15"></td></tr> <tr> <td width="20"></td> <td width="125"><img src="media/job_link.jpg"></td> <td width="10"></td> <td valign="top"> <span id="joblink_text"> <u>JobLink</u> offers comprehensive employment services to assist individuals in finding, getting and keeping jobs in the community. </span> <br><br> <span id="body_text"> <b>Phone: 641-422-2717 or for more information <a href="job_link.html">click here</a>.</b> </span> </td> <td width="20"></td> </tr> <tr><td height="15"></td></tr> <tr> <td width="20"></td> <td width="125"><img src="media/work_center.jpg"></td> <td width="10"></td> <td valign="top"> <span id="wc_text"> The <u>Work Center</u> provides employment and job training in assembly, packaging, document scanning, janitorial, food service and pallet building. </span> <br><br> <span id="body_text"> <b>Phone: 641-423-3301 or for more information <a href="work_center.html">click here</a>.</b> </span> </td> <td width="20"></td> </tr> <tr><td height="15"></td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="10"></td></tr> <tr> <td> <span id="body_text"> NIVC Services, inc. demonstrates its commitment to quality management and services through CARF Accreditation in: <ul style="margin-top:2px;margin-bottom:2px;"> <li>Community Services</li> <li>Employment Services</li> </ul> NIVC Services, Inc. is a partner agency in the United Way of North Central Iowa.<br> NIVC Services, Inc. is a member of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.<br><br> <center> </center> <br><br> <b>Our Leadership:</b><br> <ul style="margin-top:2px;margin-bottom:2px;"> <li>Executive Director:</li> <ul> <li>Sherry O. Becker</li> </ul> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="10"></td></tr> <tr> <td> <table width="563" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <span id="body_text"> <ul style="margin-top:2px;margin-bottom:2px;"> <li>Board of Directors:</li> <ul> <li>Robert Amosson</li> <li>Mike Stensrud</li> <li>Rolf Aronsen</li> <li>Diane Fischels</li> <li>Florence (Sis) Greiman</li> <li>Dennis May</li> </ul> </ul> <br><br><br> </span> </td> <td width="30"></td> <td> <span id="body_text"> <ul style="margin-top:2px;margin-bottom:2px;"> <ul> <li>Ruth Miller</li> <li>Jerry Plagge</li> <li>Tim Schupick</li> <li>Leo Staudt</li> <li>Bob Marreel</li> <li>Ed Wineinger</li> </ul> </ul> </span> </td> <td width="120"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr><td height="20"></td></tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <table width="200" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td align="center" style="background-color:#eeeeee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#2e4ce8"> <span id="body_text"> <b>North Iowa Vocational Center</b><br> 315 N. 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