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