The Arc Quinebaug Valley announced that Putnam Bank has provided a grant donation in the amount of $1,000 to help purchase computer bundles for The Arc’s Job Development program.

This gift will help prepare Arc individuals for competitive integrated employment.  The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a new law that The Arc is complying with, which is meant to assist individuals 16-24 in having better opportunities in employment.  The computer bundles and software will ensure the goals for individuals are achieved, as project activities would include career exploration, job seeking skills and strategies, technical and community college resources, interviewing skills, writing resumes and computer technology skills.

“Words cannot begin to express how thankful we are to Putnam Bank for believing in our mission and providing our agency with such a generous gift,” said Sue Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.