Meet Wendy, a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, or job coach, at NW Works. Whether she’s job coaching out in the community or working side-by-side with individuals in our programs, Wendy believes in meeting people where they are and helping them grow. “The best way to make an impact is to share what you know, work together, and give people the confidence to try,” she says.

Meet Connor! Connor is a Winchester native who learned about NW Works thanks to his mom and her knowledge of NW Works’ presence in the community. In his role as a DSP/VRS, Connor sees himself building confidence in the individuals that he supports and helping them to be more independent. Connor enjoys seeing all individuals grow and progress whether in the Group Day Support Program or out in the community.

Did you know that NW Works has multiple government contracts through the AbilityOne program for people with disabilities? Read more to find out about this opportunity that’s providing empowerment through employment to adults with disabilities in our region & surrounding areas.

Meet Caitlin! Caitlin serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS), or job coach, for individuals receiving employment services through NW Works. As a VRS, Caitlin acts as a support for individuals at their place of employment and encourages them to advocate for themselves, increase their skills & confidence, and maximize their independence as they work in the community.  

Meet Flora! Flora serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS), or job coach, for individuals receiving employment services through NW Works.

Meet Laura! Laura serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS), or job coach, for individuals receiving employment services through NW Works.

Meet Jeremy! Jeremy joined NW Works in the Summer of 2024 as the Director of Facilities, Business, and Government Services.

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This NDEAM Spotlight shines on Cynthia! 🌟

Cynthia Thomas is a Sherando High School alum & Project SEARCH graduate who had an interest in food services but wasn’t sure how to take the next step.

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This NDEAM Spotlight shines on Agazzi! 🌟

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This NDEAM Spotlight shines on Nicky! 🌟

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This NDEAM Spotlight shines on Shannon! 🌟

Shannon is employed at Martin’s and is consistently praised for her work as a team member, but also as an emerging leader.

Meet Brandon! Brandon has been at NW Works for two years, serving as the Production Supervisor in NW Works’ warehouse.

Our community has backed the garden project, and we are excited for another year of harvesting, giving back to our community, and providing unique career exploration opportunities for the people we serve.

Meet Kelley! Kelley is a Winchester native who found her passion in giving back to her community as a registered nurse in the school system, and later as NW Works’ Front Desk Receptionist.

As we continue to work to support the individuals we serve through maximizing independence and our mission of empowerment through employment, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible impact we are making together.

Meet Adrienne! Adrienne is a Therapeutic Programs Administrator and will be celebrating her 3-year work anniversary with NW Works next month.