10/24/12 - An organization dedicated to providing educational services and job training opportunities to people with barriers to employment is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a variety of events this Thursday. Brighton-based Work Skills Corporation was established in 1973 by a group of parents concerned about the lack of vocational services for special education graduates. It draws its employee base from a wide range of sources, all of whom have difficulty thriving in a traditional job search environment. Work Skills is the parent company of Studio West Gallery, also known as âThe Home of Art with a Heartâ. It allows people with disabilities and others to express their artistic abilities through the creation of artwork in a multitude of media but then gives them the opportunity to display and sell their work for income. To celebrate its 40-year milestone, a series of events are planned and an open house will kick things off at the Work Skills offices on Summit Street in Brighton. Employees will provide guided tours to the public from 2 to 5pm and then from 6 to 9pm, a âpaint and pourâ party will be held at Studio West located at 111 West Street in downtown Brighton. The cost to attend the party is $40 and all participants will paint a commemorative tree piece with instruction, a canvas and painting supplies provided. All proceeds from the events will benefit the non-profit Work Skills Corporation. Tickets are available online or at the door. For details, click on the link below. (JM)
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