A new city program designed to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities has achieved its first success, with one participant being hired as a full-time city employee after completing an internship.
The Pathways to Public Service program, launched by the City of Albuquerque in partnership with LSG & Associates Inc., provides adults with disabilities a 12-week paid volunteer rotation to explore various city departments, followed by a two-year internship placement.
Emilia, one of the program’s first participants, completed her internship and was hired as a city employee in Parking Services. City Hall employees and visitors, including Mayor Tim Keller, have praised her work improving parking facilities, according to the city…