News Archives - Brevard Achievement Center

Time to Start Your Engines

The time to rally for people with disabilities is almost here! Back by enthusiastic demand is BAC’s unique road rally-style scavenger hunt through the Space Coast. Driver/navigator teams, each of legal driving age, will meet at the Rockledge Country Club on Saturday, June 9 before the 3 p.m. shotgun...

March 21, 2018 Events, Fundraising, News, Partners.

Every Star Counts During 50th Anniversary

In February 1968, Brevard County Community Achievement Center was born. And the rest is history. During an invite-only Birthday Bash at Brevard Achievement Center’s (BAC) Rockledge headquarters on February 22, the agency celebrated its 50th anniversary with community leaders, supporters and friends of BAC. In addition, BAC launched its...

February 22, 2018 Donations, Events, Fiftieth Anniversary, Fundraising, News, Success Stories.

BAC and Clients Earn RESPECT

BAC was well represented at this year’s Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (FARF) and RESPECT of Florida’s annual awards luncheon held on Wednesday, November 1 in Clearwater Beach. Staff members, clients and a community advocate for students with disabilities each received awards at the event. Below is a list...

November 7, 2017 Awards, News.

Human Gains Confidence at Molly Mutt’s

When Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) client, Alyson O., started her On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity at the Brevard Humane Society’s Molly Mutt Thrift Shop in Titusville, she had confidence in herself and her abilities, but was unsure of where she would be a good fit jobwise. Alyson and her mother...

October 12, 2017 Employment Programs, News, Success Stories.

BAC’s Summer Intern Shares Final Thoughts

Working at Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) has truly been an educational experience for me on both a personal and professional level. I was able to learn about marketing as a whole and about the different disabilities that people may have. Because of BAC, I was able to strengthen my...

August 31, 2017 News.

BPS Students Didn’t Monkey Around at Zoo

This summer, 11 local high school students spent eight weeks interning at the Brevard Zoo as part of a partnership with Brevard County Public Schools (BPS), Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) and Vocational Rehabilitation. The internships were vocational in nature, and each student was assigned responsibilities in one of four...

August 8, 2017 Employment Programs, News, School Transition Services.

Perkins Helps Three Get Certified In Food Handling

Thanks to the Industry Readiness Training (IRT) program and Perkins in Viera, three clients were able to earn food handling certificates. When the IRT program was in its pilot phase, Perkins was asked to be a “work pod,” or job skills training center, for the program. The first client...

June 27, 2017 Employment Programs, News.

Dear 10 Year Self

“This world works in mysterious ways…Your life is a book; a book of your adventures, achievements and the love you brought to the world. Please don’t write “The End” because it’s not.” The letter titled “Dear 10 Year Self” was a writing assignment given to Joey C. his last...

May 18, 2017 Employment Programs, News, School Transition Services, Success Stories.

Brevard Businesses Offer More Than Training

When the Industry Readiness Training (IRT) program was in its pilot phase, Perkins restaurant in Viera was asked to be a “work pod,” or job skills training center. While managers had hired individuals with disabilities in the past, they admitted they were a little nervous about trying to train...

Employment Programs, News, Success Stories.

BAC’s Takin’ It To the Streets for 2017 Fundraiser

WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you, Brevard, for rallying for people with disabilities. PRESENTING SPONSOR BRICKYARD SPONSOR DAYTONA 500 SPONSORS ...

May 15, 2017 Donations, Events, Fundraising, News.