Greenleaf Job Training Services, Inc.

Greenleaf Job Training Services, Inc. Offering support to match individuals with obstacles to employment so they feel seen for who they are

We’re partnering with Dos Hermanos – Easton for another Dine to Donate fundraising event on Wednesday, November 12th! 10...
11/10/2025

We’re partnering with Dos Hermanos – Easton for another Dine to Donate fundraising event on Wednesday, November 12th!
10% of dine-in sales on November 12th at the Dos Hermanos Easton location will be donated to Greenleaf.
All you have to do is show up, order, eat, and pay your bill like usual.
Check out their delicious menu at www.eatatdos.com!
We hope to see you there!
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Where: Dos Hermanos – Easton
Address: 3946 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219
https://www.facebook.com/DosHermanosTaco

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!This year’s theme is Celebrating Value and Talent in celebration of ...
10/29/2025

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

This year’s theme is Celebrating Value and Talent in celebration of NDEAM’s 80th anniversary.

“Celebrating America means celebrating the value and talent that all Americans – including people with disabilities – add to our nation’s workplaces and communities. As we approach the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Labor remains committed to ensuring all people have the opportunity to find meaningful work.” —Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer

In 1945, the nation first designated a national week to recognize the contributions of people with physical disabilities. Designated by Congress as NDEAM in 1988, the commemoration evolved to acknowledge the importance of increasing the number of people with disabilities in the workforce.

As of 2024, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 9.1%, compared to 4.3% for individuals without disabilities, indicating there is still a disparity in employment opportunities.

Sources: CIONIC and U.S. Department of Labor Disability Employment Statistics

It’s almost time for our annual event and fundraising dinner! We’re excited to see you today, October 22nd, at 5:30pm at...
10/22/2025

It’s almost time for our annual event and fundraising dinner!

We’re excited to see you today, October 22nd, at 5:30pm at The Athletic Club of Columbus.

Reminder that the dress code is business attire and free valet parking will be available!

See you soon!

Thank you to JPMorganChase for being a Mighty Oak Sponsor of Greenleaf’s annual event and dinner this year!JPMorganChase...
10/21/2025

Thank you to JPMorganChase for being a Mighty Oak Sponsor of Greenleaf’s annual event and dinner this year!

JPMorganChase has continuously supported Greenleaf’s mission of helping job seekers with disabilities gain meaningful employment. Their generous donation last year helped us launch our own Empowering Employment program in 2024.

Thank you, JPMorganChase, for changing lives and being a dedicated community partner!

Meet Janae Miller, a Greenleaf Board member and keynote speaker at our upcoming annual event and fundraising dinner.Jana...
10/21/2025

Meet Janae Miller, a Greenleaf Board member and keynote speaker at our upcoming annual event and fundraising dinner.

Janae is the Founder and Managing Principal of Sight Unseen, LLC, where since 2012 she has provided corporate training and consulting to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.

A graduate of Wright State University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Sociology, Janae draws on her lived experience with vision and hearing impairments to bring authenticity and innovation to her work.

For more than 20 years, she has been an engaging speaker and trainer on diversity and disability topics, delivering keynotes, trainings, and panel discussions nationwide. Janae is also a certified Windmills trainer, a long-time member of the Harmony Project, and serves as Chapter President of the Columbus Ohio Chapter of the American Council of the Blind.

She currently sits on multiple boards, including the American Council of the Blind Ohio affiliate and Greenleaf Job Training Services, and is a Commissioner for the Columbus Advisory Commission on Disability Issues.

Janae is dedicated to fostering environments that embrace equity, accessibility, and what she calls “complete inclusion” for people of all abilities.

September is Deaf Awareness Month! At Greenleaf, we proudly stand with the Deaf community and celebrate the unique stren...
09/26/2025

September is Deaf Awareness Month!

At Greenleaf, we proudly stand with the Deaf community and celebrate the unique strengths of every individual.

Here are some facts you might not know:

• Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) report some trouble hearing.

• 58.5% of countries have not yet legally recognized their national sign language. Deaf people worldwide have historically faced, and continue to face, discrimination concerning the use of their national sign languages.

• About 18% of adults with moderate or worse hearing loss have depression, compared to 8% of all adults.

• More than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents.

• Terminology to Avoid: Some common terms that are generally viewed as offensive within the deaf community include “hearing impaired,” “deaf-mute,” and “deaf and dumb.” These terms have some intrinsic problems, such as a deficit framing that assumes that deafness is negative, but also have contextual issues, where usage of those terms indicates that the user is unfamiliar with the deaf community.

Together, we can build a more inclusive and accessible world—one where everyone can thrive.

Congratulations to Zane, Greenleaf’s Participant of the Month for September! Zane was nominated by his Job Coach in reco...
09/24/2025

Congratulations to Zane, Greenleaf’s Participant of the Month for September!

Zane was nominated by his Job Coach in recognition of his exceptional work ethic and independence while working Sanitation in the Nutrition Department at Mt. Carmel Health System.

“Zane is an exemplary young man and has been a valued addition to Mt. Carmel's staff, with universal praise from both coworkers and managers.

He's displayed an exceptional work ethic. He's conscientious and has been a quick study – both with the tasks as well as soft skills with peers and supervisors.

Zane reacted positively to coaching support, but quickly established his independence and a desire (and ability) to perform at a high level.”

Keep up the great work!

Thanks to all our incredible donors, we have an exciting lineup of silent auction items for our Annual Event this year! ...
09/22/2025

Thanks to all our incredible donors, we have an exciting lineup of silent auction items for our Annual Event this year!

Which item are you bidding on?

Get event details and purchase your ticket here: https://greenleafjts.com/event/annual-event-2025/

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Seventh Son Brewing
Columbus Museum of Art

Join us for Greenleaf’s next Virtual Meet & Greet on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 6:00pm! Get to know Greenleaf Job Train...
09/17/2025

Join us for Greenleaf’s next Virtual Meet & Greet on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 6:00pm!

Get to know Greenleaf Job Training Services—our story, the impact of our work, and how you can get involved.

Whether you're a potential participant, volunteer, donor, community partner, or simply curious, this virtual session is for you!

What to Expect:
• Welcome & Our Purpose
• Who We Are: The Greenleaf Story
• What We Do: Services That Change Lives
• How You Can Help: Volunteer & Donor Opportunities
• Community Engagement & Connections
• Live Q&A + Chat Engagement
• Final Thank You

Register today by emailing arieder@greenleafjts.com.

We hope to meet you soon!

The deadline is quickly approaching — secure your event program ad placements & sponsorships for our Annual Event before...
09/15/2025

The deadline is quickly approaching — secure your event program ad placements & sponsorships for our Annual Event before Friday, September 26th!

Program Ads
• quarter-page ad – $100
• half-page ad – $250

Sponsor Packages
• Seedling Sponsor – $1,000
• Flowering Branch Sponsor – $5,000
• Mighty Oak Sponsor – $10,000

Sponsor a Portion of the Event
• Valet Parking – $1,500
• Appreciation Bags – $750
• Tabletop Decorations – $750
• Tickets for Participants – $500

You can purchase Program Ads or Sponsor a Portion of the Event here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/greenleaf/event/ppapoteoptftsyafc/

You can purchase a Sponsorship Package here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/greenleaf/event/becaspofothsayeannfuncop/

Get event details and tickets here: https://greenleafjts.com/event/annual-event-2025/

Have questions? Email arieder@greenleafjts.com.

Thank you for your support!

This Friday, September 12th, the Greenleaf website URL is changing from greenleafjts.COM to greenleafjts.ORG! This chang...
09/12/2025

This Friday, September 12th, the Greenleaf website URL is changing from greenleafjts.COM to greenleafjts.ORG!

This change is more than just a website update. It’s a reflection of who we are. The switch to .ORG recognizes Greenleaf as the nonprofit we’ve always been, dedicated to empowering job seekers with disabilities with job training and support.

For 30 years, we’ve been growing, evolving, and serving our community—and this shift is part of continuing our mission. We’re proud to be Greenleaf Job Training Services, and we’re looking forward to this next chapter.

What it means for you:
• Our team’s email addresses will change from .COM to .ORG – but we’ll still receive emails if you send them to our old addresses!
• You’ll go to GreenleafJTS.org to visit our website, but our old URL will still get you there, too!

Thank you for being here with us!

Students are thriving in our Summer Youth Work Experience program!Greenleaf participant Clayton, 16, worked last year at...
08/29/2025

Students are thriving in our Summer Youth Work Experience program!

Greenleaf participant Clayton, 16, worked last year at Goodwill’s transportation department detailing cars.

This summer, he decided to try something new and worked at the Giant Eagle in Heath. He spent several weeks learning to stock shelves and bag groceries.

Clayton said he enjoys earning money — to add to his Lego collection — and might be interested in a job at McDonald’s or Walmart after graduation.

Thanks to our Greenleaf business partners and employers who help make these opportunities possible!

Address

510 E. North Broadway
Columbus, OH
43214

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16142613110

Website

https://linktr.ee/greenleafjts

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