PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) -- For those looking for job opportunities and employment skills, look no further than EP!C.

EP!C held a ribbon-cutting for its new career center located at 1913 West Townline Road in Peoria on Thursday.

They have been helping people in the community find employment opportunities for 45 years. This year, they unveiled technology enhancements and a new practical assessment exploration lab.

Doris Hayes, senior V.P. of education and career services for EP!C said that this effort is to empower people with disabilities to find employment.

"People with disabilities have opportunities to grow in terms of their employment skills. And some of those are soft skills like communication, teamwork, problem solving," Hayes said. "And some people don't have the technology at home to

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