March 08, 2024 - Angela Calzone, President & CEO of Inroads to Opportunities was recently a guest on ‘The Give Back Economy’ podcast. Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County, NJ, based non-profit, social services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. As the largest skills training program for individuals with disabilities in New Jersey, Inroads offers vocational preparation, transition from school to work, job placement and coaching, certificate training programs, day habilitation, and mental health services.
In a conversation with Host Peter Miller, Angela shared her journey to her current position. She highlighted the various services Inroads offers to create employment eligibility for individuals of all abilities. Angela stated, “Everyone has the right and privilege to work…That’s why Inroads exists.”
She emphasized the diverse range of programs that Inroads has, from work positions to skill-building initiatives. Angela reiterated, "At Inroads, we have something for everyone."
As Inroads is growing, the agency continues to be involved in many community-based initiatives, such as its work with the community garden. Angela shared her excitement about the addition of a yoga program and the Inroads’ Spring Choir showcase.
March is National Disability Awareness Month and Angela Calzone finished the conversation by reminding listeners of the importance of this month and the need to share the events Inroads will be hosting to celebrate.
To listen this episode in its entirety, please click here: https://bit.ly/3IiVBUy
ABOUT ANGELA CALZONE:
Angela Calzone, an award-winning business and management strategist, has most recently served as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Inroads to Opportunities. Prior to that she served as Chief Operating Officer in a contract position for The Webster Apartments in NYC and for ten years as a co-managing member of Change & Response Strategies, LLC, a consortium of leadership, management, human resources, marketing strategists and corporate trainers. Previously, Calzone has held senior leadership roles at a number of top consulting and professional services firms across an array of Verticals.
Throughout her career, Calzone has received numerous state-wide accolades in recognition of her exceptional leadership both as a serial entrepreneur and business professional. She has been among the finalists of NJ’s Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners by NJ Monthly Magazine, celebrated among the Best 50 Women in Business in New Jersey by NJBiz Magazine and nominated for Garden State Woman of the Year. Calzone holds a Master of Arts in corporate and organizational communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and business administration from Upsala College.
ABOUT INROADS TO OPPORTUNITIES:
Since 1959, Inroads to Opportunities, formerly the Occupational Center of Union County, has provided programs and services to over 400 individuals each year with all types of disabilities and ranging in age from 16 through retirement– many of whom are economically disadvantaged. Programs and services include vocational preparation, transition from school to work, certificate training programs, day habilitation, and mental health services.
Celebrating its 65TH year, Inroads to Opportunities is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an approved provider of the NJ Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Inroads is licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, NJ Division of Mental Health, and Addiction Services to provide partial care and Division of Developmental Disabilities to provide Day Habilitation, Pre-Vocational and Transportation Services. Inroads is an approved Medicaid provider and an approved Employment Network under the Ticket to Work Social Security initiative and an approved Benefits Planning and Counseling Service through the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
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