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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
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BAYAUD INDUSTRIES
Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I would like to honor the fine work
and dedication of Bayaud Industries of Denver, CO. This non-profit
organization offers disabled Coloradans vocational rehabilitation and
employment services. I am pleased to acknowledge their efforts and
successes.
Founded in 1969, Bayaud Industries is celebrating this year its 35th
anniversary of service to the disabled community. Bayaud currently
employs and trains more than 300 disabled individuals so that they can
succeed in the workplace with the goal to provide paid, steady work for
every person enrolled in these programs. More than 5,000 disabled
Coloradans have benefitted from the services provided by Bayaud
Industries. Bayaud Industries is comprised of 48 staff members who are
dedicated to helping the disabled community. Its efforts have resulted
in a listing by the Denver Business Journal as one of the top 25
Colorado human service agencies. Additionally, Bayaud Industries has
been awarded numerous grants from leading Colorado foundations and
corporations.
Bayaud's services include vocational evaluation, work adjustment
training, a General Office Skills Training program, job placement, and
job coaching. The first step in training is in the Vocational
Evaluation Program, a 4-week process that assesses an individual's
skill needs to succeed in the workplace.
After an individual goes through Bayaud's Vocational Evaluation, the
Work Adjustment Training helps individuals increase their self-
confidence to help them acclimate appropriately to the workplace
environment. Throughout this particular training, individuals are
taught how to manage the daily stresses of any work environment, which
helps create successful and stable employment.
Bayaud's General Office Skills Training program works to familiarize
people with the technological aspects of the workplace. Computers are
essential in many jobs, and these individuals are given the training
necessary to make their employment a success.
Bayaud Industries uses these programs to provide help with one of the
most important aspects of employment assistance: Job placement. From
resume writing to interview skills, Bayaud Industries strives to ensure
that all individuals are properly trained to search for a job that fits
their needs and guarantees their achievement. This aspect of Bayaud is
crucial to better understand the individual and to find the perfect job
fit for both the business and the employee.
After job training and placement, Bayaud continues its relationship
with their employees by offering job counseling. Through its quality
assistance and care, Bayaud Industries fosters a relationship between
these individuals and the 200 businesses across Colorado that employ
them. Bayaud works to provide personalized assistance to all
individuals with disabilities, addressing each client's specific needs
and goals.
I thank Bayaud Industries for their continued efforts for the
disabled community and to businesses across Colorado.
Bayaud's exemplary services are needed and greatly
appreciated.
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