Brianna was referred to Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) for help securing her first permanent position. She was originally interested in a job in food services, but after several unfruitful interviews, her Career Resource Specialist Bree Cosgrove encouraged Brianna to expand their search. Brianna’s open-mindedness and Bree’s ability to build reciprocal relationships led to a great [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Meredith (center of photo) and the team at Goldfish Swim School Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) helps people with disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment. Career Resource Specialist Courtney Riendeau was new to WOU when she first started supporting Meredith, and Meredith had no prior work experience, but the two made a great team. [...]
When Theresa Avila’s sister-in-law, Chantel Soler-Fernandez, moved to Massachusetts from Florida, she had a hard time finding the right employment opportunity. Luckily, Theresa was a Career Resource Specialist at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) and knew that WOU was hiring. With her impressive professional background and the power of connectivity, Chantel is doing what she loves [...]
L to R: Leah and Corinne Many team members at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) come from various career backgrounds, using their transferable skills to help achieve WOU’s mission of employment for all. Corinne Dyer, a Career Resource Specialist (CRS) and Team Lead on WOU’s Blackstone Team, referred her sister-in-law Leah Dyer to the [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is a creative and pioneering organization that opens doors to employment for people with disabilities. When Jason made the courageous decision to switch from food service to a job where he could make a difference in people’s lives, he had Ky Lowery, Career Resource Specialist on WOU’s Providence, Rhode Island team, [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s mission is to create success in the workplace every day by supporting employment for people with disabilities. With the help of his WOU team, Tyler is thrilled to be one of the first employees of the new Milford, MA location of the popular grocery store chain, Trader Joe’s – a job [...]