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 [...]
L to R: Lisa Jaloski, Jasmine Plante, Ryan Mountain (Stuart, FL) Jasmine Plante, a Career Resource Specialist on the Martin County team, was presented a Success at Work award by Ryan Mountain during a recent team meeting. She was nominated for the award by Director Lisa Jaloski. Since the award’s inception in 2000, [...]
L to R: Jennifer Roman, Martha Cortes, Ryan Mountain (Methuen, MA) Martha Cortes, a Career Resource Specialist on the Merrimack Valley Team, was recently presented a Success at Work award by Ryan Mountain during a team meeting. She was nominated for the award by Director Jennifer Roman. Since the award’s inception in 2000, [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) offers a variety of services to support individuals with disabilities and ensure their success in the workplace. One service for individuals referred to WOU by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is an adult work experience, also known as a WEXA, which connects the individual with a local business for a 12-week [...]
L to R: Reed Leader, Ty Mountain, Brady Mountain Ryan Mountain, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer for Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU), learned that his kids’ friend, Reed Leader, was searching for the right job after graduating college. The Mountain family recommended that Reed work at WOU, a recommendation that would ultimately lead [...]
To help fulfill our mission of employment for all, Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) partners with a variety of employers that provide a supportive work environment for our clients. A great example is Walgreens, a WOU Corporate Partner, which has trained and employed many individuals that WOU serves, including Ryan, who successfully completed the company’s training [...]
Martha Cortes, WOU Career Resource Specialist 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 [...]
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! [...]
Brenden - "This guy is Awesome!" If you ever visit NOUR coffee shop in Camp Hill, PA, you may be lucky enough to meet Brenden. With support from the team at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU), Brenden has been a rockstar behind the counter at NOUR for over two years! Brenden has been employed [...]
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 [...]