L to R: Will Ellis, Litza Bailakis (Lowell, MA) Work Opportunities Unlimited has announced that Litza Bailakis of North Chelmsford, MA, is the recipient of the Roger LaChapelle Award. Given annually, this prestigious award recognizes Bailakis for her passion and excellence in quality job placements; integrating people with disabilities into competitive work environments. [...]
L to R: Darlene Hayden, Liz Carney-Olmstead, Tosha Talbot Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Elizabeth “Liz” Carney Olmstead of Keene, New Hampshire is the recipient of the company's annual Retained Placement award. The award is given to the Career Resource Specialist who played the most influential role in assisting a [...]
L to R: Elena Stroeble, Cindy Constantino, Ryan Mountain (Somerville, MA) On December 21, 2022, Cindy Constantino, a Career Resource Specialist on the Boston Team, was presented a Success at Work award during a team meeting. She was nominated for the award by Regional Director Elena Stroeble. Since the award’s inception in 2000, [...]
Toward the end of Kat Fallon’s junior year at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), she was accepted into an internship that was subsequently cancelled. As the social work program she was in required all seniors to participate in a 450-hour internship in order to graduate, Kat had no choice but to find another internship. [...]
L to R: Marcia Welsh, Katie Lambert, Jennifer Burton The Mission Support Award was established to recognize a Team Member who doesn’t work on the front lines; rather, this team member supports other members of the organization in their work serving our stakeholders. The winner is selected from the nominations made by team [...]
At Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) it’s our mission to create new opportunities for success in the workplace, every day, since 1982. WMUR's NH Chronicle presented a segment "The win-win of hiring the differently abled" that in-part features WOU clients who overcome barriers and are finding meaningful employment at Corey's Closet in Hooksett, NH. Beginning at [...]
L to R: Stacey Plamondon, Susannah Chance The Leadership Award is presented annually to the person who has significantly contributed to advancing our company toward our vision of serving 10,000 individuals across North America while staying committed to our mission. Among the criteria we consider is how well the person demonstrates the four [...]
L to R: Ryan Mountain, Summer Turner, David Dwyer (Carlisle, PA) On December 13, 2022 Summer Turner, Director in Training for the Harrisburg team, was awarded a Success at Work Award during a team gathering. She was nominated for the award by Salsi Mane, Director for the market. Since 2000, Work Opportunities Unlimited [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s recent expansion into Pennsylvania is off to a great start! WOU began providing services in the greater Harrisburg community in 2021, starting first with Pre-Employment Transition Services to students referred from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in partnership with school districts. Capabilities then expanded in 2022 to adult Supported Employment [...]
L to R: Melissa Taylor, Joanne Marszal, Susan Scaperotto Joanne M. has the perfect job thanks to support from Susan Scaperotto at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s West Palm Beach, Florida location. As a Career Resource Specialist, Susan dedicates her days to breaking down barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Joanne had worked [...]
