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: 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 [...]
L to R: WOU Director Sue Abel, Regal coworker Harry, Regal Assistant Manager Rahanna Ali, Regal GM Taylor Kron, WOU Founder Joe Leddy, CRS Lisa Charleville, CRS Arlene Diaz-Wolff, VR Counselor Dorian Hutchins, CRS Tommaso Fattovich and front, Regal coworker Justin Wrobel Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) relies on successful partnerships with employers to [...]
When Jensen Kitzinger came to Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) for help finding employment, she wasn’t quite sure what she really wanted to do. Luckily, she was paired with a professional: Team Leader Career Resource Specialist Melissa Jebens at WOU’s Martin County, Florida location. WOU’s mission is to help people with barriers to employment find meaningful [...]
We're so happy to see the smile on Joshua's face and know that he has worked hard to achieve his dream, and to know we've helped him create this opportunity for success is achieving our goal. Congratulations, Joshua! This story of Joshua finding his dream job at HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in Palm Beach [...]
WOU is pleased to share this excerpted video segment from the “Cooking Without Looking TV Show”, featuring Ralph Smith (formerly supported by WOU) and his Guide Dog Savannah, who now works at Hotel Planner in West Palm Beach, FL. Ralph recently appeared on the Cooking Without Looking TV Show as a guest host, and we’re [...]
It makes our day brighter when we can make someone’s day bright! Congratulations Linda, and we’re so glad to have this connection with Merchant Lynx Services!
Joe Sanderson is the picture of success, and he would love to tell you about it. Having grown his career at Home Depot from his first days as a Greeter to his recent promotion to Supervisor, all while sharing his story at public speaking events, Joe proves that working hard and believing in yourself are [...]
In December of 2019, an eager young man named John Wyckoff was referred for employment services and the Peer Mentoring Program at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) in Broward County, Florida. WOU’s mission is to help people with barriers to employment find meaningful and fulfilling jobs. The Peer Mentoring Program is an incredible resource for younger [...]
If you ever find yourself shopping at one of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Publix locations, you’d be lucky to see AJ – or “Mr. Publix,” as he is often referred to by the Martin County, Florida office of Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU). Why Mr. Publix? AJ can often be seen going above and beyond [...]
