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Welcome to the Liberty Resources Academy
News Flash: Our August Taste of Technology open house for Disabled Veterans was a huge success. The event was featured on NBC10; see the video here.
Why was The Academy established?
Liberty Resources, Inc., Philadelphia’s Center for Independent Living, created the Liberty Resources Academy in order to assist people who have never worked before in making a first step toward a career. We are also available to help people who have recently become disabled or have only done entry-level work to build their skills and re-enter the workforce.
Assistive Technology lies at the heart of this training program using highly customized accommodations. Liberty Resources Academy provides core business training needed for success.
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A message from the Director…
Marie Palladino
Knowledge Matters…
I started with Liberty Resources Academy in 2002 after leaving the corporate world to work with organizations that dedicate themselves to improving the quality of life for others.
A call to action was needed, given the unemployment rate for People with Disabilities was over 75% – often due to exclusion from fully accessible academic and workplace training. Interestingly enough, local companies searching for employees are eager to hire skilled, reliable workers, including those with disabilities. My mission was now clearly painted.
The Academy welcomes all individuals who fully desire to gain knowledge and computer skills to participate in today’s world of automation and technology. Embracing these concepts and aspirations, Liberty Resources Academy (The Academy) was born! Our program offers everything from courses in computer literacy to finely tuned business communications skills, along with reading, writing, and math classes. Academy students gain workplace literacy, employment readiness, and the chance to master and enjoy technology, which abounds in everyday life.
With all life experiences, growth involves continuous learning events combined with strong determination. There are perceptions in this world that can lead us to believe that there are limits on what we can accomplish. If you buy into this view, know that what you believe will govern you. You will find that you will fill partial roles and proceed no further. It is said that where there is no dream, people decline; however, The Academy can change your paradigm through training, guidance, and challenge to build on each person’s unique and transferable skills. Having this knowledge offers an array of sound career prospects and skills to re-enter the world of work and live with heightened independence in the community.
If you want to do better tomorrow, you must start doing better today. If you are ready, The Academy is the vehicle upon this solid ground to start your journey. We are dedicated to our goals and students, and offer support as you pursue your potential.
“Settle for more and more is what you shall have!”