Career Resource Specialist Martha Cortes has recently been highlighted in an Alumni Q&A featuring accomplished graduates of Northern Essex Community College (NECC), where she earned her Associate Degree in Human Services and three other certificates toward her bachelor's degree. We invite you to read: Alumni Q&A: Meet Martha Cortes ’25, published by the NECC Alumni [...]
L to R: Rebecca Strombosky, Iris Martinez, Ryan Mountain, Elena Stroeble (Rowley, MA) On December 29, 2025, Iris Martinez, a Career Resource Specialist on the North Shore Team, was presented a Success at Work award by Ryan Mountain during a team lunch. She was nominated for the award by Director Rebecca Strombosky. Since [...]
The team at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve success in the workplace. With support from his Career Resource Specialist Khristina Hardy, Andrew learned valuable skills at a variety of jobs and volunteering placements, so he was ready to thrive at the job of his dreams! When Andrew began [...]
Even after a wide-ranging career and extensive education, people can still benefit from some support and encouragement while they figure out what’s next. Such is the case for Naja, who was referred to Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) in January 2025, for help returning to the workplace. With his Career Resource Specialist Khio Thoueithaisong by his [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the promotion of Melissa Medina to Director for the Quincy market, effective September 2025. Her promotion follows her successful performance as Director-in-Training. Melissa will lead, coach, and support her team in providing the highest-quality employment and adult and student services to clients throughout the Greater Boston region. Melissa joined WOU [...]
When Hannah Holscher left the classroom after teaching special education for almost six years, she wasn’t sure what was next for her career. A chance encounter at a local coffee shop – and the power of connectivity – led to a rewarding new job for Hannah at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)! In early 2024, Hannah [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the promotion of Jennifer Roman to Director in Training for the Merrimack Valley market, effective July 2025. Jennifer will lead, coach, and support her team in providing the highest-quality employment and adult and student services to clients throughout the region. Jennifer joined WOU in 2016 as a Career Resource Specialist [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the promotion of Kelsey Torres to Director in Training for the Framingham market, effective May 2025. Kelsey will lead, coach, and support her team in providing the highest-quality employment and adult and student services to clients throughout the region. Kelsey joined WOU in 2020 as a Career Resource Specialist (CRS) [...]
The team at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is dedicated to helping people with barriers to employment find and maintain meaningful careers. With steadfast support from Career Resource Specialist Martha Cortes, WOU client Devon has landed his dream job! Martha began working with Devon in April 2024, after he was referred to WOU from MassAbility for [...]
With her incredible work ethic, extensive job experience, and magnetic personality, Sammy was destined for success in the workplace. She just needed some guidance to find her dream career, so she was referred to Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) for a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) job placement. Now with support from Tracy Domenici, Career Resource Specialist on [...]