L to R: Summer Turner, Marianne Babcock, Ashley Ulrich, Brandy Ross Many dedicated employees of Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) found their way to the organization by referral. Summer Turner, Team Leader/Career Resource Specialist (CRS) in WOU’s new Harrisburg, Pennsylvania location, says, “It can be great to bring in new people that aren’t really [...]
In December of 2019, an eager young man named John Wyckoff was referred for employment services and the Peer Mentoring Program at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) in Broward County, Florida. WOU’s mission is to help people with barriers to employment find meaningful and fulfilling jobs. The Peer Mentoring Program is an incredible resource for younger [...]
Starting over in a new industry can be daunting, but when you have the support and encouragement you need, you may find you’re exactly where you belong. Patti White is a Career Resource Specialist in the Boston market. She enjoyed a 20-year career in retail before deciding it was time for a change. An online [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) announces the recent promotion of Dayna Sharon to Director of the Worcester & Framingham markets, effective October 2021. In her new role, Dayna is responsible for managing the flow of referrals and providing support to the Worcester/Framingham team's Career Resource Specialists and the clients they support. Dayna joined WOU in [...]
Companies often encourage their employees to refer friends and family to apply for job openings, and WOU is no exception. Referrals are a great resource because the person who referred the candidate knows they have the personality and/or the skills for the job. Not only that, the referral has a built-in friend on the inside [...]
