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AIC WORKS™ · 10‑week job training

Work that builds a life.

AIC WORKS™ prepares adults with disabilities for competitive employment through classroom instruction, one-on-one coaching and hands-on training inside a working retail store.

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10 weeks

A structured program with a clear beginning, steady progress and a graduation day.

One-on-one

Individual coaching shaped around each participant’s strengths, interests and goals.

On the floor

Hands-on retail training inside Glorious Treasures, alongside real customers.

The curriculum

Everything a first day, and a fiftieth, will ask of you.

Instruction moves between the classroom and the sales floor, so every skill is practiced where it will actually be used.

  1. 01Job readiness and workplace expectations
  2. 02Résumés and job applications, online and on paper
  3. 03Interview preparation and mock interviews
  4. 04Customer service and clear communication
  5. 05Time management and workplace professionalism
  6. 06Financial literacy and everyday life skills
  7. 07Teamwork and resolving conflict with respect
  8. 08Public transportation and getting around the community
  9. 09Job search strategy and keeping the job you land
  10. 10Hands-on retail training at Glorious Treasures
Clothing racks and a red floral display on the sales floor of Glorious Treasures Thrift Store, where AIC WORKS participants train with real customers

Practice with real customers, not role-play.

Glorious Treasures is a working store and a training ground. Participants rotate through the tasks that keep it running, building skills any employer will recognize.

  • Greeting and assisting shoppers
  • Register and point-of-sale basics
  • Donation intake, sorting and pricing
  • Visual merchandising and displays
  • Inventory, stocking and store recovery
  • Teamwork, timekeeping and communication
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Who it’s for

Adults ready to work, from any starting point.

AIC WORKS™ serves adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, along with others facing barriers to employment. No previous job experience is required.

How we teach

Patience is part of the method.

Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities, never failures. Participants receive steady instruction and encouragement until each skill feels like their own.

Graduation day

Every certificate here was earned on the sales floor.

Each class closes with a ceremony and a Certificate of Completion, a credential graduates carry into résumés, applications and interviews.

  • An AIC WORKS graduate holds up her framed Certificate of Completion beside a smiling AIC staff member
  • An AIC WORKS graduate holds his certificate, flanked by two members of the AIC team
  • A smiling AIC WORKS graduate shows his certificate while standing with an AIC staff member
  • A graduating AIC WORKS class gathered with AIC staff, one graduate holding a framed Certificate of Completion
  • An AIC WORKS graduate and an AIC staff member hold his Certificate of Completion together, arm in arm
  • An AIC WORKS graduate holds her certificate between two members of the AIC team
  • A proud AIC WORKS graduate in a lanyard holds his certificate next to an AIC staff member
  • A smiling AIC WORKS graduate holds her certificate, standing with two members of the AIC team

Fund a scholarship

$1,500 carries one adult through all ten weeks.

Scholarships cover training, materials and time on the sales floor, so cost is never the reason someone stays on the sidelines.

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AIC WORKS™ FAQ

Before you enroll.

Who can enroll in AIC WORKS™?

Adults with disabilities, and others facing barriers to employment, who want to prepare for a job in the community. If you’re unsure whether the program is the right fit, call us. We’re glad to talk it through with you or your family.

Do I need prior work experience?

No. The program is designed for people entering the workforce for the first time as well as those strengthening skills they already have.

How long does the program last?

Ten weeks, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training at Glorious Treasures Thrift Store.

Where does training take place?

At AIC and Glorious Treasures, 10220 W Bell Rd, Ste 116, Sun City, Arizona 85351. Participants also practice using public transportation and navigating the wider community.

What does the program cost?

The full cost is $1,500 per participant, covering training, materials and hands-on work at Glorious Treasures. Donor-funded scholarships help cover that cost, so please ask about scholarship availability when you reach out.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the program are recognized at a graduation ceremony and receive a Certificate of Completion.

How do I apply?

Start an online application using the button below, or call (623) 933-7080 and our team will walk you through each step.

Take the first step

Ready to begin, or simply curious?

Start an application online, or talk with our team about fit, scheduling and scholarships.

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