Labor Source 30 for 30 - Longmont Parks

 

Labor Source, the supported employment division of Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source department, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year.

To honor this important milestone, each week I am publicly thanking and recognizing Labor Source’s many local business partners.

Supported employment offers people who have a disability the opportunity to develop vital job skills and become active participants in their communities. The benefits extend far beyond helping individuals served by Imagine!, however. Businesses using our services are able to reduce recruitment and training expenses as they benefit from a diversified employee pool. Partnering with CORE/Labor Source is a “win-win” situation that is beneficial all around.

We are very grateful to our business partners who have demonstrated their commitment to Imagine!’s mission by employing CORE/Labor Source participants.

Today’s Labor Source 30 for 30 partner highlight: Longmont Parks.

The mission of Longmont Parks is to provide safe, clean, well maintained and attractive public environments for the use of all visitors of the park system. Their service demonstrates good land stewardship, quality park facility planning, knowledge of the green industry, and the highest standards of technical proficiency. Longmont Parks strives to provide this service with a good attitude and communication skills.

Over the past year, Longmont Parks has employed 11 CORE/Labor Source participants at various times. They have been employing individuals served by Imagine! since 1999.

Thanks to everyone at Longmont Parks for their commitment to our community and for providing employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.