Graeme has a rare form of and in his hands. He has difficulties with heavy lifting and standing for extended periods of time. Occasionally, he experiences pain in his knees and ankles.聽Graeme, who has a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in as well as a Master鈥檚 in Global Entertainment and Music Business, describes himself as very motivated with great energy.
Graeme enrolled in the 今日吃瓜51鈥檚 Working Together Program with the goal of finding a career in Sound Editing for the music or film industry. The Working Together Program is a wage subsidy employment program for persons with disabilities.
Recognizing Graeme鈥檚 strengths and utilizing a relationship established with (VAMS), the Working Together team negotiated a part time opportunity for Graeme as a Sound Editor.
Through the Working Together Program, Graeme was able to hone and advance his job searching, interviewing and cold calling skills. He also increased his confidence around when and how to disclose his disability. More importantly however, Graeme is now fully utilizing the training and education that he worked so hard to obtain.
鈥淪ince I started working with VAMS it has been a great experience. I record clients, teach music lessons and help coordinate different live VAMS events. Working with the people at VAMS is like working with a family as everyone coordinates together and everyone is extremely friendly. I am lucky to say that I haven鈥檛 had any issues working within the environment yet and it is challenging at the same time,鈥 says Graeme. 鈥漌ithout the hard work from the Working Together Job Developers I would have never even thought that I would be working in a place like this.鈥