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"To empower people with vision loss to realize their full potential, and to shape the community's vision of that potential.”
Our programs and services are designed to empower our clients to move beyond limitations.
If you are a true “entrepreneur” with a desire and the skills to manage your own business, you may qualify for entry into our Business Enterprises program. After an intensive 10 or 14-week training, clients in this program operate their own food service businesses. For more information on our Business Enterprises Program, contact Judy Post by calling 216-791-8118, ext. 4647 or toll free at 877-776-9563, ext. 4647.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Business Enterprises Food Service
"Management" Training
This program prepares individuals for independent earning potential as commissioned food service “managers” for either of two programs; the Cleveland Sight Center 10 week or the State of Ohio Business Enterprises 14 week training. Cleveland Sight Center has 12 food service facilities in the Cleveland area with an average income of $32,000. The manager is given guidance and assistance by the local office. The State of Ohio has approximately 120 facilities located on Federal and State properties throughout the state, including vending machine sites on major freeways and interstates. As a sole proprietor, the average income is approximately $37,000. Facilities include cafeterias, snack bars, dry stands or vending machine locations.
Entrance Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 21 years old or older
- Good interpersonal skills, physical stamina, math skills, mobility skills and communication skills
- Two-week in-facility pre-training evaluation to determine potential for future training.
Food Service Employee Training
Independent class training including “hands-on” food service experience. The individual is trained to be employed in the food service industry, i.e. restaurants, other Business Enterprises facilities etc. Length of training varies according to previous experience.
Food Service Work Adjustment
A person may have limited work experience and could still benefit from performance reinforcement in an actual job setting. The individual is placed in a Business Enterprises facility to evaluate his/her work quality, interpersonal skills, punctuality, stamina etc., and will be given assistance to improve their skills.
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