Success Stories
Success Story – Jensen Kitzinger
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 [...]
Success Story – Joshua Dempsey found his dream job!
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 [...]
Ralph’s Appearance on “Cooking Without Looking TV Show”
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 [...]
Reciprocal relationships yield win/win results!
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!
Success Story – John Wyckoff
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 [...]
Success Story – AJ, “Mr. Publix”
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 [...]
Success Story – Singer Island Marriott
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 [...]
Re-Introducing Keith and his Continued Success!
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 [...]
Florida VR and WOU – a Successful, Reciprocal Relationship
Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides funding for Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) and is a federal and state funded program, designed to support people who have a barrier to employment, whether physical, developmental, or emotional. Those [...]
Success Story – Sam Huthmaker
By Jenni Paine, CRS/Team Leader West Palm Beach, FL Meet Sam (he’s the one standing in the bed of the truck). Sam graduated from high school last year and was unsure of where to go next. Although he knew he [...]