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 [...]
L to R: WOU Director Sue Abel, Regal coworker Harry, Regal Assistant Manager Rahanna Ali, Regal GM Taylor Kron, WOU Founder Joe Leddy, CRS Lisa Charleville, CRS Arlene Diaz-Wolff, VR Counselor Dorian Hutchins, CRS Tommaso Fattovich and front, Regal coworker Justin Wrobel Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) relies on successful partnerships with employers to [...]
When Jensen Kitzinger came to Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) for help finding employment, she wasn’t quite sure what she really wanted to do. Luckily, she was paired with a professional: Team Leader Career Resource Specialist Melissa Jebens at WOU’s Martin County, Florida location. WOU’s mission is to help people with barriers to employment find meaningful [...]
We’re so happy to see the smile on Joshua’s face and know that he has worked hard to achieve his dream, and to know we’ve helped him create this opportunity for success is achieving our goal. Congratulations, Joshua! This story of Joshua finding his dream job at HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in Palm Beach [...]
WOU is pleased to share this excerpted video segment from the “Cooking Without Looking TV Show”, featuring Ralph Smith (formerly supported by WOU) and his Guide Dog Savannah, who now works at Hotel Planner in West Palm Beach, FL. Ralph recently appeared on the Cooking Without Looking TV Show as a guest host, and we’re [...]
It makes our day brighter when we can make someone's day bright! Congratulations Linda, and we're so glad to have this connection with Merchant Lynx Services!
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 [...]
If you ever find yourself shopping at one of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Publix locations, you’d be lucky to see AJ – or “Mr. Publix,” as he is often referred to by the Martin County, Florida office of Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU). Why Mr. Publix? AJ can often be seen going above and beyond [...]
It started with a job fair and a chance, and this one chance has made a world of difference for many. When the Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) established a relationship between Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU)--also known as Independence Works in Florida--and the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa, all it took was one [...]
Keith at the office! In June of 2017 we published an inspirational success story and video about Keith Grieser. When Keith graduated from high school, he was bound and determined that he was going to live as independent a life as possible. Central to his plan was finding a job. Not only did [...]