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: 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, [...]
L to R: Rebecca Mayer, Tina Simes, Elena Stroeble (Beverly, MA) On October 10th, Tina Simes, a Career Resource Specialist in our North Shore market, was awarded a Success-at-Work Award during a team meeting. She was nominated for the award by Rebecca Mayer, our director for the market. During the presentation Rebecca highlighted [...]
The people who join Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) are special. They are compassionate individuals dedicated to helping people with barriers to employment find meaningful work. They celebrate every small success their clients achieve. Dayna Sharon is just that kind of WOU employee, and when she met Natalie Hutchinson, she saw a kindred spirit. Dayna [...]
L to R: CEO David Dwyer, CRS Litza Bailakis, Director Will Ellis Litza Bailakis, a Career Resource Specialist (CRS) in our Lowell, MA market, was recently awarded a Success-at-Work Award during a team meeting. She was nominated for the award by Will Ellis, our Lowell/Merrimack Valley Director. In his nomination, Director Ellis wrote: Litza [...]
People who work at Burlington in Leominster, Massachusetts are lucky they get to work with Richie. “He’s a person that everybody wants to meet,” says Lynsay Radzewicz, Director for Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s North Central region. “His supervisors always have great things to say about him. He’s always willing to lend a hand. He never [...]
Starting over in a new industry can be daunting, but when you have the support and encouragement you need, you may find you’re exactly where you belong. Patti White is a Career Resource Specialist in the Boston market. She enjoyed a 20-year career in retail before deciding it was time for a change. An online [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the recent promotion of Dayna Sharon to Director of the Worcester & Framingham markets, effective October 2021. In her new role, Dayna is responsible for managing the flow of referrals and providing support to the Worcester/Framingham team's Career Resource Specialists and the clients they support. Dayna joined WOU in [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the recent promotion of Lynsay Radzewicz to Director of the North Central market in MA, effective October 2021. In her new role, Lynsay is responsible for connecting with local businesses and referral sources throughout the community to support her team and the clients they support. Lynsay joined WOU in 2019 [...]
The 2021 Frank Loughran Award is awarded to Kelsey Mola! This award was established in memory of our late Vice President to recognize excellence in Supported Employment. It is given annually to an employee who has exhibited creativity in job development strategies for individuals with disabilities and a commitment to natural supports in the workplace. [...]
