The PIE Program is a vocational training program designed to get you from an entry level skill set to having expertise in the vocation of your choice. The program is designed to take four years to complete. However, you can complete it in three. Throughout the program, you will learn a vocation, increase literacy skills, and learn professional workplace conduct. At the end of the program, you will receive a certificate and be eligible for GUARANTEED community employment. No waiting. No hoping. It’s guaranteed.
Although the PIE Program is designed to get you working in the community, we understand that some of you will want to stay with us here at Open Arms Health Systems. If you choose this path, you will still be eligible for raises, promotions, and other incentives along the way.
Within the PIE Program, you will work through three title levels of training: apprentice, journeyman, and master. After you have completed the necessary requirements within each criteria, you will move up a level and receive the correlating badge. Once you have received all eight (8) badge colors, you can move up to the next title even. Upon receiving all eight (8) badges and training through each title level, we will assist in placing you in GUARANTEED independent employment within that vocation.
Apprentice
- On Site Training
- Hourly Wage
- Monthly Incentives
- Vocational Certificate
Journeyman
- Group Community Training
- Hourly Wage
- Semi-Annual Raises
- Vacation + Sick Days
- Quarterly Outings
Master
- Individual Community Training
- Hourly Wages
- Annual Raises
- Vacation + Sick Days
- Bonuses
Independent
Once an individual has earned their way to this level, we will aggressively and actively coordinate employment opportunities. We will present them with the most competitive jobs available.
CULINARY
Teaches employees all aspects of cooking. The crew learns how to prep, cook, plate, store, and clean up for various types of meals.
Media
Includes marketing, data entry, shredding, and shirt printing. Some specific skill areas include using computers and applications, use of the internet and search engines, researching local events, answering phones, administrative tasks required in office environments, and other special projects.
Landscaping
Includes lawn care and maintenance, such as mowing, mulching, planting, weeding, debris removal, trimming, using lawn care equipment and light maintenance of lawn equipment. The crew works in the community to complete customer contracts during the warmer months and assists with maintenance projects during the winter.
Construction
Focuses on skill development in maintenance, light construction, painting, and DIY projects. This crew learns how to project plan, use tools, organize and clean work spaces, and complete projects such as building, sanding and refinishing home goods and furniture.
Custodial
Trains employees in residential and commercial cleaning tasks. Some skills include trash removal, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, restocking paper products, and wiping down tables and chairs.
Mechanics
Focuses on exterior and interior auto detailing, light repairs, graphics and customization. They are responsible for taking care of the OAHS vans and shuttles, and fulfilling community contracts.
Service
Service is the pillar to all industries. Teams work on packaging, logistics, and distribution of goods. Along with that, they also learn about customer service and communication skills.
Retail
Includes all aspects of completing sales, stocking goods, customer service and communication skills, money management, and fulfilling other duties to operate a retail business.