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February 6, 2025Vanderheyden Partners with Hoffman Car Wash to Provide Job Opportunities to at Risk Youth
Vanderheyden is grateful to have Hoffman’s collaboration in developing supportive vocational programming for those we serve who have intense mental health and academic challenges.
At Vanderheyden, we believe preparing those in our care for a life of independence and security is one of the greatest gifts we can provide. To accomplish that, we created the Career Center for the purpose of building and maintaining supportive employment services for the individuals we serve. We look forward to adding car detailing to our list of job training opportunities.
Recently Vanderheyden students had the opportunity to train at the Latham Hoffman Car Wash location. This resulted in Hoffman retrofitting a garage at our Career Center with all the necessary equipment so our individuals can wash our agency vehicles. As the program progresses, the service will be offered to Vanderheyden team members. The training at our Career Center will provide hands-on experience and a possible opportunity to become a Hoffman employee in the future. Refreshing the landscape around the Career Center was also supplied by Hoffman Car Wash. They will also assist Vanderheyden in this program to elevate the skills and potential of every individual interested in this field as they prepare for a work life to support their future.
Hoffman Car Wash President, Ron Slone, stated, “As part of our commitment to promote kindness and good will in the communities we serve, we are proud to support Vanderheyden’s vocational programming. It also provides an expanded work force for our business now and in the future.”
“We are thrilled and excited to collaborate with such an outstanding company as Hoffman Car Wash. A company that shares the vision of making a positive impact in the community and addresses a pressing social issue as kindness,” said Karen M. Carpenter, President & CEO of Vanderheyden. Together, we are confident that this partnership will bring about meaningful opportunities for our individuals to obtain skills to be successful at a job in our community.”
Thanks to Hoffman, Vanderheyden now has a fully operational garage with all the equipment that is needed for car wash/detailing. It is partnerships like this that are life-changing for our individuals. Job experience is KEY to a successful future for those we serve. We so appreciate the continued commitment, patience and generosity of Hoffman.
