On April 8th, OIC of America visited the SOAR program in OIC of South Florida. During the visit we conducted a formal review and visited partners.

On April 8th , Michael Jackiewicz, OICA Director of Quality Assurance & Lètitia Crippen, SOAR Program Manager visited OIC of South Florida’s referral partner Here’s Help. Here’s Help is an outpatient and inpatient facility servicing men from 14-24 years old who were formally incarcerated and or have drug & alcohol challenges. Their amazing facility has a full kitchen, music recording studio, gym, and more on site.  Once a client completes their program, Here’s Help sends them to SOAR to receive training and job placement services. https://hereshelpinc.com/

On April 9th, the Mike & Letitia visited the Painter’s Union, IUPAT District Council 78 Florida Finishing Trades Institutes. OIC of SFL placed approximately 15 participants in the Painter’s Union; which starts workers out at approximately $16 /hour. The Painter’s Union offers a state certified apprenticeship program and provides additional vocational training for its members. They have a extensive relationship with Walt Disney Parks and provides a workers for their elaborate projects year round. www.iupat.org