We provide computer classes in Westchester to empower persons WITH AND WITHOUT mental, physical, and developmental disabilities so they may find rewarding employment.
DON FITCH - FOUNDER AND VETERAN
Don earned his B.A. in Psychology from N.Y.U.’s College of Arts and
Science, and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. He interned at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Westchester. He founded the Center for Career Freedom in 1998. Don has over 25 years of experience in training persons with psychiatric, intellectual and physical disabilities in Microsoft Office Skills, Vocational and Government Benefits Counseling, and supported employment.
Don also has 20 years of experience in the for-profit sector as a Marketing Consultant for such companies as IBM, Toyota, General Motors, Colgate-Palmolive, KFC, J Walter Thompson, BBDO, and the Pepsi-Cola Company. He is a member of the Board of Mental Health News and Autism Spectrum News. Don is a Vietnam era Veteran, a father of three sons and a grandfather of seven granddaughters.
PHILOSOPHY
As a New York State Licensed Business School and a 501(c)(3) charity with a mission of self-sufficiency for both persons
WITH AND WITHOUT MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, we believe acquiring job skills that employers want is critical to getting and keeping a good job.
To insure our students and instructors are aligned with the evolving job skill demands of the marketplace, the Center is fortunate to have parents, providers, educators and talented Corporate leaders to guide us.
It is with great pride that we introduce you to the Center’s Team
MISSION
Mission: The Center for Career Freedom's Ultimate goal and mission is one of empowerment , self -sufficiency, enrichment and independence for all our community members WITH AND WITHOUT MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
Credentials:
- 501 (c)(3) Charity - Not for Profit
- NYS ED Licensed Business School
- Microsoft Office Certified Training Center
- OMH Drop-in Center
- Yonkers Chamber of Commerce
- Yonkers Public School
- Acces-VR
- Department of Labor
- Snap Recipients
Please contact Liz Edgar, CEO to learn how you can sign up for any of our computer classes in Westchester and apply for funding.
Call Us Today to Find Out More 914-288-9763
Testimonials
Super School Buzz
The center for career freedom is a very extraordinary work place environment. my daughter toniqua was introduced to the center for career freedom in September 2017 when she became a student. after several certifications she became a teacher at the center for career freedom to teach students with/without a disability. Toniqua has excelled so much throughout the years, if your looking for a warm friendly family oriented place to learn and achieve your goals in microsoft word, excel, powerpoint etc. the center for career freedom is definitely for you. the staff is phenomenal always helpful and attentive to your every need. you guys rock.
~ G.ALLISON -VERY SATISFIED MOM
The Center for Career Freedom is a true gem! I am so grateful to have discovered this amazing place. The Director's warmth and the Center's incredible embrace of my son (and me) is a breath of fresh air after years of dealing with beaurocracies. The Center's unique individualized teaching approach—providing one-on-one, self paced instruction—is like nothing I've seen before but is exactly what's needed. My son has already become Microsoft certified in Word, is working towards being certified in Excel, and is beginning to work on the Center's therapeutic gaming pilot project. His success to date has not only increased his job prospects but has built his self esteem tremendously. The Center is a true model of how to effectively work with people with disabilities to enable them to reach their potential. I couldn't recommend them more highly."
~Debra H
The center is a great place to practice making excel spreadsheets/increase your typing speed as well as teach you proper work etiquette for future positions in the customer service industory.
~ Melissa W