Vocational Work Program

The OKFD offers a Vocational Work Training Program for adults, ages 18 years of age and above with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of the program is to teach job training skills that will prepare them for competitive employment in and around their neighborhoods.

The participants work with a crew of their peers, along with their job coaches, in the pick-up of household items from homes and businesses in and around the OKC area, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. These items are collected and then sold through our DonationPickup.org platform. All proceeds directly fund our program. More information about this program can found here.

Participants also attend classes where they are taught skills, such as:

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Money handling

  • Professionalism

  • Customer service

Each participant in the program must have a Development Disabilities Service Division (DDSD) waiver to qualify.

Once the participant has successfully completed their training, they will possibly be ready for job placement within the greater OKC community.

For additional information about the program or to request an application, please contact Lead Job Coach, Kiara Guess