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 [...]
Paula Mirabella Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) recently caught up with Paula Mirabella, who was last featured in a 2016 article for her successful job placement as a Box Office Agent at the Jupiter, Florida location of Cinepolis. She was supported in the role by Career Resource Specialist Jenni Paine. Eight years later, Paula [...]
In the spring of 2023, Cara Richardson was in a transition period. The family she had been providing private childcare for was planning to move out of state, and she had a month or so to mull over her next move. Meanwhile, she looked forward to attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology after her final [...]
L to R: Will Ellis, Litza Bailakis (Lowell, MA) Work Opportunities Unlimited has announced that Litza Bailakis of North Chelmsford, MA, is the recipient of the Roger LaChapelle Award. Given annually, this prestigious award recognizes Bailakis for her passion and excellence in quality job placements; integrating people with disabilities into competitive work environments. [...]
L to R: Darlene Hayden, Liz Carney-Olmstead, Tosha Talbot Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Elizabeth “Liz” Carney Olmstead of Keene, New Hampshire is the recipient of the company's annual Retained Placement award. The award is given to the Career Resource Specialist who played the most influential role in assisting a [...]
Toward the end of Kat Fallon’s junior year at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), she was accepted into an internship that was subsequently cancelled. As the social work program she was in required all seniors to participate in a 450-hour internship in order to graduate, Kat had no choice but to find another internship. [...]
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 [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s recent expansion into Pennsylvania is off to a great start! WOU began providing services in the greater Harrisburg community in 2021, starting first with Pre-Employment Transition Services to students referred from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in partnership with school districts. Capabilities then expanded in 2022 to adult Supported Employment [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the recent promotion of Lynsay Radzewicz to Director of the North Central market in MA, effective October 2021. In her new role, Lynsay is responsible for connecting with local businesses and referral sources throughout the community to support her team and the clients they support. Lynsay joined WOU in 2019 [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the recent promotion of Tosha Talbot to Director of the Keene, NH market, effective October 2021. In her new role, Tosha is responsible for managing, coaching, and supporting her team to provide the best quality employment, adult, and student services to the clients served in the greater Keene community. Tosha [...]