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. -- Brian Baker, Mason City
JobLink is the employment services division. We offer employability skills training, career assessments, retail and food service certificates and training, job placement, and job supports. As the premier community employment service provider, we pay particular attention to discovering a person’s natural skills, habits, and talents. We meet the local workforce needs by helping employees apply for open positions in local businesses. We help business by outsourcing labor solutions in a variety of fields, including clerical and administrative support, food services, stocking, clerical and janitorial, and facilities management.
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The store depends on the generosity and support of the community as all the merchandise is donated. In turn, income produced at the store is needed to support paid employment training programs for north Iowans with disabilities.
Affordables restocks over 300 different items each day and serves an average of 150-200 customers each day.
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NIVC Production Services Department employs and trains individuals with disabilities with contracted work from local businesses. Many local businesses choose to outsource their sub-assembly work to NIVC Services, Inc. Outsourcing to NIVC Services frees up space in area business facilities and promotes just-in-time delivery of products and LEAN services.
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