The team at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is dedicated to producing successful employment outcomes for those with barriers to employment, so when Michael began feeling overwhelmed by changes in his personal life and at work, he turned to WOU’s services for help retaining his job. With WOU’s support, Michael has a rewarding new career and [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is pleased to announce that Tiffney Bergeron has taken on a newly created role as Senior Director of Quality & Development, effective July 2026. In her new role, Tiffney will lead initiatives focused on continuously improving the quality of services provided to clients, as well as enhancing the effectiveness of internal [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca Strombosky to Regional Director, effective April 2026. This promotion follows Rebecca’s successful tenure as Director, during which she demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to advancing employment and adult services throughout her market. In her new role, Rebecca will continue to [...]
York County Director Nick Mastrella has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Maine APSE. The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the only national membership organization focused exclusively on Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community. To learn more, visit the Maine [...]
L to R: Nick Mastrella, Jill Rowell, Elena Stroeble Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is pleased to announce that Career Resource Specialist Jill Rowell on the York County, Maine team is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Frank Loughran Award. The award recognizes excellence in supported employment and is given each year to an [...]
(Portland, ME) On November 19, 2024, Bob McKillop, a Career Resource Specialist on the Portland Team, was presented a Success at Work award by Ryan Mountain during a team meeting. He was nominated for the award by Director Sarah Pednault. Since the award’s inception in 2000, Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) has presented the Success at [...]
L to R: Mike Murtha, Kira Spellman, David Dwyer Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Kira Spellman on the Auburn, ME team is the 2024 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 helping a [...]
Jamie Varney was working at a grocery store in Portland, ME when she met Bill McDonough, Career Resource Specialist at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU). Bill had been supporting a client at the store, and he was impressed at what a great natural support Jamie was for the individual. He says, “Jamie and my consumer almost [...]
On October 25th, a team from WOU had the great pleasure of attending a position tour at one of Delaware North's premiere properties and one of Boston's most iconic venues, the TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins and Celtics. This comprehensive tour kicked off the beginning of a new partnership spearheaded by Amanda Tosoni, Corporate [...]
L to R: President & CEO David Dwyer, Siiri Gott, Director Sarah Pednault Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Siiri Gott on the Portland, ME team is the 2023 recipient of the company's annual Retained Placement award! The award is given to the Career Resource Specialist who played the most influential [...]