Pam Signer

 

Pam Signer of Pantheon Industries introduced us to her firm's services during our meeting on Oct. 28.

 

Since 1988, Pantheon has been helping adults with disabilities achieve their full potential through employment opportunities. Pantheon, with offices in New Berlin and Oconomowoc, provides a broad array of services for clients in and around Waukesha County. The goal is to find and maintain regular employment. "We emphasize possibilities over limitations," Signer says.

 

They begin with vocational assessments to determine a client's skill level and preferences for work. Through their Business Partnership Program, area businesses outsource tasks that are completed at Pantheon's offices. In some cases, clients are placed at the business in a pilot assignment. The firm is welcome to hire the client if it's a good match. "Try before you buy," Signer says.

 

Services provided include assembly, materials handling, quality inspections, pick/pack/ship, and visual and gauge sorting. These projects are the "foundation for all training and assessment," Signer says. Clients earn a competitive wage while receiving this valuable training.

 

Businesses benefit in several ways. Pantheon clients love to work, Signer says, and are happy to do repetitive and menial tasks. Turnover is reduced and profits rise through improved efficiency and productivity. Pantheon also offers a limited amount of laundry and document destruction services in their offices. Contact them for more details.

 

New this year is Pantheon Employment Readiness Training. This intensive, 8-week program includes jobs assessment, interviewing, resume writing, job shadowing and follow up.

 

Is your organization holding a fundraiser? Pantheon clients produce a wide variety of candles for you to resell. If you need screen printed promotional items, they can help with that as well, Signer says.

 

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Pantheon Industries welcomes cash and gift donations. Product donations are limited to office needs. Cash donations go toward operating expenses and in building a foundation. If you have a project but don't have the help, contact Pantheon Industries. "Give that work to people who desperately need it," Singer says. To learn more about Pantheon, call 262-567-2133, or visit their website.

 

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