A wide variety of contacts are established within the Lancaster County business community. These contracts serve as a vehicle for training program participants as well as for providing a valued service to the business community. Participation in the program enables employees to become more independent, develop appropriate job and social skills, and foster self-esteem through acknowledgement of their meaningful contribution to the community. A primary focus of the program is to enable participants to function in their restrictive work environment. This includes opportunities in sheltered employment, community-based employment through mobile work crews, supported employment and independent functioning in a competitive work environment.