Jelinek Cork Savannah works closely with students from Design for Ability.

Jelinek Cork Savannah works closely with students from Design for Ability. Design for Ability is a program that enables high school students from Chatham County in Georgia who may have special needs to learn job skills and give them a head start on building traits required by employers. The students who work with Jelinek have participated in assembling cork stoppers, packing and shipping product, and installing cork boards (such as shown in the pictures). 

Jelinek Cork Savannah: http://www.jelinek.com
Design for Ability: www.designforability.org

WSAV TV visits Jelinek Cork to discuss Design for Ability.

WSAV TV in Savannah, GA visited Jelinek Cork's Savannah production facility today. Reporter Tracy Haynes discussed Jelinek's association with Design for Ability, a non-profit dedicated to assisting special education high school students gain skills that allow them to transition to the workforce. Jelinek has already hired 3 youth from the program and continues to support the development and training of additional youth. Read the WSAV Article.

WSAV at Jelinek Cork's Savannah production facility.

WSAV reporter along with Jelinek Cork staff.