Jonas Finds a Job that Matches His Skills
Jonas, who has polio and partial paralysis in his legs, was looking for an architectural drafting job. He approached our Solutions for Employment program to learn how to upgrade his skills.
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Skip to NavigationJonas, who has polio and partial paralysis in his legs, was looking for an architectural drafting job. He approached our Solutions for Employment program to learn how to upgrade his skills.
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