Success Stories

Orlee, Working Together participant

Orlee Finds a Good Fit with Working Together

February 7, 2018

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and severe hearing loss, Orlee was seeking opportunities in administration or retail that would work with her needs. With Working Together, she learned to customize her cover letters, practiced her interview skills, and finally landed a job.

Jonas, Solutions for Employment participant

Jonas Finds a Job that Matches His Skills

January 31, 2018

Jonas, who has polio and partial paralysis in his legs, was looking for an architectural drafting job. He approached our Solutions for Employment program to learn how to upgrade his skills.

Roy with his guitar

Technology@Work Helps Roy Get “Back on Track”

January 24, 2018

Singer-songwriter Roy Forbes was declared legally blind after an accident damaged his good eye. With Technology@Work, he received a range of assistive equipment that helped him to continue performing.

Richard, Working Together participant

Richard Gains Confidence and a New Job

December 13, 2017

After injuring his knee and ankle in a car accident, Richard was looking for a position that would play to his strengths and not be physically demanding. With Working Together, he updated his resume and cover letter, gained confidence, and secured a job.

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