Testimonials
Client's Family Members
"The staff at Challenge goes out of their way to help individuals. They are very good at understanding and listening to suggestions.”
"I think Challenge does a great job getting people out into the community and getting them jobs.”
Staff
Every day at Challenge we have the opportunity to really help an individual and to really help an employer by working together with them to make a good job match. And it can make a very meaningful difference in the lives of both.
As Manager of Placement Services for Challenge, I’m truly honored to play a supervisory role in this organization, but I’m even more honored to be associated with the wonderful men and women who comprise the talented and dedicated Challenge staff. Bruce Flaherty (Challenge, Manager of Placement Services)
"It’s still a pleasure for me to see clients faces light up when they learn to do something they didn’t believe they could do.” Sue Heath (Challenge, Employment Advisor)
“Working at Ithaca College isn’t just a job for Challenge Participants. It isn’t the money that brings them back every day. They are needed and wanted by the people around them. The environment and support we offer provides them with a real sense of belonging. There, they are part of a community, where they can fully belong.” Larry Workman (Challenge, Manager of Ithaca College Dishroom Operations)
"The most rewarding part of my job is working with our clients. I find it very gratifying to help match people with the right job. We work with Employment Advisors, Job Developers, and Training Specialists in a team approach, in order to be successful in our mission. Challenge is often like a family to our clients, and I keep that in mind with everything we do.” Rich Roman (Challenge, Manager of Custodial Services)
Business Leaders who Partner with Challenge
Ilana Bobroff (General Manager - Country Inns & Suites and Econolodge)
"There is a great loyalty in participants that come from Challenge, and the staff there is easy to work with…We do sensitivity training for our staff – both for serving disabled guests that stay in our hotels, and for working with other staff members who are disabled. It has become a real eye-opener for the understanding and inclusion of people of all ability levels.”
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Sharon Kaplan (Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes)
"The boxes of new brochures were piling up and I had heard that Challenge does a great job with mass labeling. I was right—Russ was very quick to respond and offer the services of Challenge employees. He was wonderful to work with—offering pick up and return, which saved us lots of time! Everything was labeled and repackaged and the boxes were even sealed up. Overall, I was extremely pleased with the whole experience!’