Institute of Wholistic Empowerment
Offers training, mentoring and life skills development for youth, young adults, adults and individuals with disabilities.
North Miami
About
The Institute of Wholistic Empowerment, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to empower youth, young adults, adults and individuals with disabilities toward personal growth, career success and lifelong independence. It partners with the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, schools and community organizations.
The organization states that it serves Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
- Person-centered services
- Pre-employment transition services
Concerns they commonly address
Barriers to employment
The organization aims to help individuals overcome barriers and prepare for meaningful employment.
Services
Work Readiness Training
Comprehensive training for youth, adults and individuals with disabilities to build work readiness.
Self-Advocacy Training
Training to help youth, young adults, adults and individuals with disabilities advocate for themselves.
Transition Youth Program
Self-advocacy training, career preparation training and work experiences for students ages 14-22 who qualify for special education services.
Social & Life Skills Training
Training to help youths, young adults, adults and individuals with or without disabilities build social and life skills.
Financial Literacy Training
Financial literacy training offered to youth, young adults, adults and individuals with disabilities.
Founder
Mairlyn Lightbourn-Oshodi, MSW, ACSW
Mairlyn Lightbourn-Oshodi is a humanitarian and a highly experienced professional with numerous years of experience as a social worker, law enforcement officer, counselor, mentor, inventor, strategist, author.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Youth, Young adults, Adults, Students ages 14-22 with a 504 Plan or IEP.
Care setting
In person in Miami, Florida (contact address).
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