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 [...]
The individuals supported by Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) receive tailored services to help them succeed in the workplace. Savannah wanted to find a meaningful role that would help her get closer to her dream job as a social worker or service coordinator, so she was referred to WOU for supported employment. With assistance from Career [...]
Haley, a supported employment client of Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU), had been a bagger at Giant grocery store for a couple of years and wished to become a cashier. With Career Resource Specialist Lindsay Whitaker by her side, Haley has achieved her goal, increased her skills, and is happy to come to work each day! [...]
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 [...]
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) believes that everyone can be successful in the workplace. When Adam was referred to WOU’s Salem, NH office for help gaining more job skills, he was placed in a volunteer role at a vital community resource. Now Adam is closer to realizing his employment dreams! Career Resource Specialist Kara Thibault, who [...]
Weston on the job! Founded on the principle that all people can work, Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is dedicated to removing the barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Weston has a job he loves because his WOU team did not stop searching until they found the right position for him! Weston had [...]
In 2016, Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) shared Michael Leonard’s successful placement as a kitchen assistant at L’Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda, Maryland. There he cleaned and prepped classrooms for recreational cooking students and assisted with stockroom inventory. Michael loved his role, so when the establishment closed its doors, he was understandably upset. Michael then tried [...]
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 [...]
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides funding for Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) and is a federal and state funded program, designed to support people who have a barrier to employment, whether physical, developmental, or emotional. Those who qualify for the program become clients of vendor partners such as WOU, who work to find meaningful employment for [...]