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Two Regency Plaza
Suite 22
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (802) 282-2007
e-Fax: (866) 880-6441
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Whitney Ritt – Director, Providence, RI
As Director of Career Services for WOU’s East Bay market, Whitney is responsible for managing a team of Career Resource Specialists (CRS), supporting individuals in achieving their employment goals, ensuring quality services are delivered to clients, referral sources and employers, and fostering the creativity and growth of her team members.
Whitney joined WOU in 2013 as a Career Resource Specialist, where she provided direct support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. She graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, holds a Supporting Meaningful Employment Certificate from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE), and was appointed to WOU’s leadership council in 2017.
Originally from Vermont, Whitney is a passionate environmentalist who dedicates her free time to raising awareness of sustainability and recycling in her community. She is a member of the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, RI where she hikes and explores year-round. An avid sailor, Whitney enjoys sharing her love of the sport by volunteering with the Special Olympics RI sailing program.
Office News
When You Find the Right Job, it’s No Longer Work – Meet Cheathy Gaye
(Providence, RI) - Most of us have a passion in life. It may be yoga, ballroom dancing, sports, bird-watching… no matter your passion or interest, there is a common link that we share; our passions [...]
Al Hill Earns the Frank Loughran Award
Pictured (left to right) Steve Wood, President, Jenna Rebello, Director, Al Hill, CRS/recipient, Trisha Wagner, Regional Director (Providence, RI) - Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Al Hill of Cranston, is [...]
Tiffney Bergeron Promoted to Regional Director
Tiffney Bergeron has been part of our Work Opportunities Unlimited team since January 2010, originally joining us as the Director of our Providence, RI office. As the state grew and our services expanded, Tiffney headed [...]
WOU Creates Regional Director Role- Two Regional Directors Named
It is with great pleasure, that the Management Resource Team announces the addition of the Regional Director role to the management structure. The Regional Director is tasked with supervising multiple markets and office directors. Work [...]
Mike Amons Receives Success-at-Work Award
(Providence, RI) On Thursday, October 22nd Mike Amons, a Career Resource Specialist in our Providence, Rhode Island market, was awarded a Success-at-Work Award during a team leader meeting. The award, which was presented by Steve Wood, followed a summary of his nomination by Trish Wagner, our Rhode Island director.
Congressman Jim Langevin Visits Work Opportunities Unlimited
Congressman Jim Langevin recently visited Work Opportunities Unlimited, meeting with 15 participants of the organization's Job Club, who spoke honestly and passionately about their experiences in the workforce. These clients spotlighted the positives of having [...]