Petra Industries, a leading national wholesale distributor of consumer electronics, custom installation products, mobile audio/video accessories and appliance connection supplies announced today its partnership with the Dale Rogers Training Center (DRTC) in Oklahoma City.
“We are thrilled about our partnership with Dale Rogers. Their organization has been incredibly beneficial to us as a company, as well as to the local community individuals with disabilities who are able daily to build their independence and make a difference in their lives,” says Tish Zitzow, Executive Vice President of Petra Industries. “Everyone at Dale Rogers has proven themselves to be extremely professional. The quality of the work is outstanding and their rates are very competitively priced. We consider them to be a key partner of Petra.”
The partnership between Petra and DRTC began in early 2008. During the first quarter alone, DRTC has allowed Petra the opportunity to meet more of its customers’ fulfillment needs through kitting and other pre-shipment processes. Petra hopes to expand their partnership with DRTC as future opportunities arise.
Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc. is the state’s oldest and largest community-based agency serving people with disabilities through paid vocational training, in-house programs and work opportunities as well as competitive community employment. Celebrating its 55th year in service in 2008, Dale Rogers Training Center is growing exponentially and is now training or employing close to 900 teenagers and adults with disabilities. Last year, individuals at Dale Rogers Training Center earned $3.7 million in wages at its five locations throughout Oklahoma. The philosophy of Dale Rogers Training Center is simple: The citizen who has a disability is an individual human being, deserving of opportunities for learning, for development and for contribution. Dale Rogers Training Center places the individual first, focusing on their interests, skills and abilities, while always treating the individuals and their families with dignity and respect. For more information about Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc., visit www.drtc.org or call 1-800-443-6975 or call 405-946-4489.