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Great Article

pwiworks — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:14:26 +0000

See a great article and video clips in the NYTimes 0n 9/18/11 about a young man with ASD seeking employment.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/us/autistic-and-seeking-a-place-in-an-adult-world.html?pagewanted=all

PWI Noted in Assembly Member’s News

pwiworks — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:55:36 +0000

PWI was recognized in Assembly Member Martin Garrick’s eNews this month. Garrick, who represents North Coastal San Diego in the State Assembly, recently visited our North County office. For more information on the North County Office, contact Julia Savoy, our director at 760-941-7534, or jsavoy@pwiworks.org

Link to Garrick’s newsletter: http://ow.ly/6ughB

CEO Speaks at LJ New Gen Rotary

pwiworks — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:12:28 +0000

I’ve spoke at many Rotary Clubs, but never like LJ NewGen! Average age 32, wearing jeans. Pleasure to share the PWI story with them. Hope to welcome many of them at future volunteer activities.
-Mark Berger, CEO

PWI Client Featured in Assembly Member’s News

pwiworks — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:56:08 +0000

PWI San Diego client Willston Richards was featured in the August 2011 edition of Assembly Member Toni Atkins’ newsletter. Congrats to Willston and thanks to Toni and her staff.

School District Trustee Visits

pwiworks — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:53:08 +0000

San Diego Unified School District Trustee Kevin Beiser visited PWI Mission Valley on July 27, 2011 and spoke with staff on how PWI can better collaborate with the school district.

Assembly Member Toni Atkins Visits

pwiworks — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:51:34 +0000

California State Assembly Member visited PWI Mission Valley on July 18, 2011. She met and spoke with clients.

District Attorney Visits PWI

pwiworks — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:50:01 +0000

San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis visited PWI Mission Valley on July 13, 2011. She met and spoke with board members, staff and clients.

PWI in Union Tribune article

pwiworks — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:03:26 +0000

PWI was featured in a news story in the Sunday, March 27, 2011 Union Tribune. We’re pleased to be mentioned in two UT stories this month. You can see them in the links below.

-Mark Berger, CEO

News stories:

25th Anniversary story: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/29/a-meaningful-job-priceless/#

Award at Carlsbad Chamber as nonprofit of the year: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/05/carlsbad-chamber-commerce-issues-annual-awards/

PWI Co-sponsors DDPN Legislative Community Forum 4/1/11

pwiworks — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:53:43 +0000

Join over 500 advocates at the Developmental Disabilities Provider Network’s 7th Annual Legislative Community Forum. Meet elected officials to discuss changes and impact on services to people with developmental disabilities.

San Diego County residents and families affected by developmental disabilities are encouraged to join the Developmental Disabilities Provider Network (DDPN) for its 7th Annual Legislative Community Forum on Friday, April 1, 2011 from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Balboa Park Club, 2144 Pan America Road West, San Diego. With the governor and legislature proposing drastic cuts in the state budget to people with disabilities, the DDPN Legislative Community Forum will provide guests with an opportunity to meet with elected officials and/or their staff to discuss the changes and impacts on services for people with developmental disabilities. Tickets are $10 each and include refreshments. This year’s Honorary Chair is Sheriff William Gore and emcee is Carol LeBeau. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.tmi-inc.org , or email andreat@tmi-inc.org.

More questions: Contact Mark Berger at PWI – 619-681-1999 x1103 or mberger@pwiworks.org

PWI Wins Carlsbad Chamber 2011 Brilliance in Business Award

pwiworks — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:33:04 +0000

We are excited to share with you that Partnerships With Industry was awarded the 2011 Brilliance in Business Award last Friday evening by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. PWI was selected from a field of ten nonprofits in the North County. This is the first time the Chamber, the second largest in the County, has presented its prestigious award to a nonprofit organization.

Accepting the award were President/CEO Mark Berger, North County Director Julia Savoy and Director of Business Development Brian Garbark. Savoy and her team, along with Garbark have been active participants in the Chamber for the past two years. The award was presented at the Park Hyatt Aviara to a sold out audience of 600 at the Chamber’s annual business awards dinner.

PWI began its services in the North County, placing 40 special education students in jobs in 1985. Since then, PWI has assisted over 11,000 persons with developmental and other disabilities to achieve their dream of employment.