AMP

Creating Opportunity through Local, State & Federal Partnerships.

AMP, a trade name of Advocacy and Resources Corporation, is a non-profit agency operating a USDA approved (PL No. 47-011-02) facility for the production of manufactured goods sold to the feeding programs of the U.S. Government and private industry. AMP utilizes the manufacture of food items to create opportunities for the development of work skills which transfer to local industry, and provides the following vocational services:

• Evaluation
• Supported employment
• On the job training
• Job coaching

Who We Are

AMP has a total of 95 employees; 43 being disabled. As a member of NISH (National Institute for the Severely Handicapped) we maintain a 75% disabled ratio within our direct labor forces. Our disabled workers make boxes, wipe cans, pack boxes, label boxes and are very willing to do any job asked of them. When/If things are slow, you will find them sweeping floors, cleaning windows, pulling weeds, and picking up trash.

Our employees have been with us as little as one month, to those that have been here as long as ARC/AMP has been around-16 years! Our disabled employees are extremely proud of their jobs and work very hard. Our non-disabled employees are humbled by their co-workers. Working along-side disabled workers gives a new perspective on responsibility, commitment, dedication and hard work. We maintain long term employment with our employees because of these things.

We’ve focused on raising standards and benchmarks and making sure employees have access to the resources they need to succeed. This record of transformation, our diverse work culture, and our employees outstanding results on every measure of achievement gives our organization a strong foundation. We have crafted a bold and achievable plan that builds on our accomplishments and expands initiatives already making a difference.

What We Do

AMP manufactures and packages GrannyBunt bakery mixes, pudding mixes, icings, oil, instant milk, unitized group rations, and other food items needed by the government. From employees dedicated to producing high-quality products in quality packages, AMP delivers on a timely basis. As a purposeful business partner, AMP works with you and for you to understand where your business needs are coming from and where you would like us to help.

Affiliations

• Cookeville, TN The local town website where AMP resides   
• Cookeville CoC Cookeville's Chamber of Commerce   
• Ability One A federal initiative to help handicapped employees find employment   
• USAID United States Agency for International Development   
• Nish.org Creating opportunities for people with severe disabilities.   
• USDA Department of Agriculture's Home Page.   
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