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Who we are
Neisha Jackson is a multifaceted entrepreneur whose business ventures include over 14 years of Vocational Rehabilitation experience, 7 years of Insurance inspections/adjustments experience, 6 years of ESL experience, and 8 years of business consulting experience. Purposefully building vitality in communities by helping them to grow and thrive. Applying her faith in all areas of her talents, and remembering to treat others as you would want to be treated.
Neisha is the current Vice President of Louisiana APSE, as well as holding CESP certification for over 6 years. In addition was the recipient of the AAIDD Region V DSP Scholarship in 2019.
Before starting a business, Neisha worked in the social work and case management field. Being employed over 10 years in positions which include a police officer with New Orleans Police Department, a case manager with the Dallas Urban League, and a portability agent at the Dallas Housing Authority. After a successful career helping populations in need , and trailblazing support services, Neisha now advocates, trains and advises on how to properly and fully incorporate your own ideals and methods into your profession .
Neisha Jackson is available for start-up assistance as well as private consultations. You can reach Neisha at 504-298-8675 or viragecommunityservices@gmail.com.
Carnell Jackson have a vast amount of experience and education in social services and job development. In 2009, they decided to return to New Orleans and help.
Helping others has always been a passion for him, Carnell Jackson is himself a disabled veteran so he understands the hardships of finding employment with a disability.
Before working as a Employment Specialist/Job Coach, Mr Jackson employment background consist of: military and law enforcement. Mr. Jackson is a United Marine Corps veteran, worked as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, a police officer with New Orleans Police Department and as a School Resource Officer with Desoto ISD.
Mr Jackson has a passion for helping others and truly enjoys working with his clients to achieve their goals.
Testimonial
"Virage is an amazing organization that not only teaches my son career skills, but gives him the confidence and life skills that he uses everyday in the community. The Jackson family respects their clients' strengths and encourages them to be the best version of themselves."MR
"Since, Sam has been working with your program – he has become more confident, and looks forward to going to work.Sam learned to read some by sight and memory, but once he aged out of School, he didn't try to read or learn new words anymore. Since working with Virage he is now trying to pronounce street names that we pass often, because he has more confidence in his reading with the help of his job coach. He has now even turned on the closed-captioning on his TV. A trick my Niece (a School Teacher) had me try when he was younger, so he could associate the written word with the sound. Sam has started doing that again since working on the mobile crew, so that shows me, he really is trying to learn as much as he can. I am so grateful that I did speak with Neisha Jackson and enrolled him in the Virage Community Service program."Joyce Smith White
"It was such a pleasure to receive services from Virage for my daughter. It was a joy connecting with Mr and Mrs Jackson who were always kind and professional. As her Job Coach, Mr Jackson was patient and very diligent in his efforts to help my daughter find a job that suited her. He hung in there , even while waiting out the tough times with the COVID 19 pandemic. He made her feel confident in her own capabilities and found a job where she is blossoming and growing more independent. Thanks for a great experience!"Mrs. Lynelle Batiste
"Mr. Jackson was an amazing job coach.He helped me so much with getting a job. He supported me in everything and had good results out of it. He never gave up on me and kept trying until we reached our goal. He was the best job coach ever."Kailyn Batiste