L to R: Client John C., CRS Gina O., CRS Khristina H., Savers Manager Heather G., Client Tanya M., WOU Director Will E., WOU President David D. Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s Lowell, MA team recently presented a plaque to Savers in Plaistow, NH. This gift serves as a symbol of WOU’s gratitude for [...]
Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) & Leddy Group announce the promotion of Michael Salmonsen to Assistant Controller, effective March 2023. Michael began employment with Leddy Group in 2013 while in high school, working on assignments as a field employee for client companies. In the summer of 2016, he worked with the internal accounting team as an [...]
In order to help their clients find meaningful employment, Work Opportunities Unlimited relies on its partnerships with local and national employers. Savers, an organization with over 300 thrift stores nationwide, is one such partner. Savers not only does good by contributing to local charities, but it also affords opportunities for WOU’s clients to gain valuable [...]
Every day, Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) serves its mission of helping people with barriers to employment find meaningful and fulfilling jobs. With WOU’s support Scott Herard has remained successfully employed as a cashier at The Home Depot for 6 years! Scott began receiving employment services with WOU in July 2014, with the goal of securing [...]
Nick’s first job as a high school junior offered him barely any hours or responsibilities, but he and his parents knew he was capable of more. Then Nick was paired with Gerry Lalime, Career Resource Specialist (CRS) at the Portland, Maine office of Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU). Under Gerry’s mentorship, Nick began a new job [...]
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. [...]
L to R: Marcia Welsh, Katie Lambert, Jennifer Burton The Mission Support Award was established to recognize a Team Member who doesn’t work on the front lines; rather, this team member supports other members of the organization in their work serving our stakeholders. The winner is selected from the nominations made by team [...]
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 [...]
L to R: Melissa Taylor, Joanne Marszal, Susan Scaperotto Joanne M. has the perfect job thanks to support from Susan Scaperotto at Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)’s West Palm Beach, Florida location. As a Career Resource Specialist, Susan dedicates her days to breaking down barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Joanne had worked [...]
L to R: Sue Abel, Susan Scaperotto, Jenni Paine (West Palm Beach, Florida) - Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Susan Scaperotto of West Palm Beach, Florida, is the recipient of the prestigious Frank Loughran Award. The award recognizes excellence in Supported Employment and is given each year to an individual [...]
