AbilityOne Offers Longterm Careers for People with Disabilities
One of NW Works’ lesser-known programs is also one of its largest: AbilityOne. The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative to provide jobs specifically for adults with disabilities that employs nearly 45,000 Americans, per the United States AbilityOne Commission. Almost two-thirds of those individuals are veterans. At NW Works, Missy Pugh manages the AbilityOne program,…
Read This ArticleNW Works in Profile: Grady (Skip) Philips, III
Grady (Skip) Philips, III joined NW Works as the Chief Executive Officer in January of 2023. Learn more about NW Works’ new leader in this article.
Read This ArticleCareer Café brings smiles & skills to NW Works
Since launching the Career Café in September, clients have explored new career paths and built up their social confidence.
Read This ArticleNW Works, Inc. Appoints Grady Philips, III As New CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINCHESTER, VA. December 6, 2022– NW Works, Inc. announced today that Grady (Skip) Philips, III has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization. With more than 30 years of experience in business leadership, Philips will succeed Debera Taylor and assume responsibilities on January 3, 2023. Taylor left NW Works, Inc.…
Read This ArticleNW Works in Profile: Jason Williams
In this month’s Profile, you will meet Jason Williams, a Director of the NWW Foundation.
Read This ArticleNW Works in Profile: Vernon Herndon
This month, we are excited to spotlight one of our longtime employees, Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Vernon Herndon! Vernon celebrated 20 years of service with NW Works this year, through our AbilityOne team.
Read This ArticleNW Works Board of Directors Elect New Officers
On October 26, 2022, the NW Works Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers.
Read This ArticleBringing the Garden Back to Life
After a lot of challenging work, the gardens at NW Works, Inc. are ready for spring. And it’s all thanks to two Director Support Professionals.
Read This ArticleNW Works in Profile: Alexis Young
This month we are pleased to introduce a new addition to NW Works: Communications Specialist Alexis Young.
Read This ArticleNW Works October Update
For many, Autumn symbolizes change: a return to school, cooling temperatures, and of course, the colorful transformation of the trees around us. At NW Works, things are no different. Learn more in our October update.
Read This ArticleCEO Update: A Final “Thank You”
Read NW Works, Inc. CEO Debera Taylor’s final monthly update.
Read This ArticleNW in Profile: Stephanie Lett
Stephanie joined NW Works in September of 2019, initially as our controller. She was later promoted to vice president and currently oversees the finance, human resources, and information technology departments.
Read This ArticleNW Works clients learning about local job opportunities — The Winchester Star
The Winchester Star covered NW Works’ Career Exploration event at Winchester City Hall. Article by Brian Brehm.
Read This ArticleNW in Profile: JoAnn Coleman
For JoAnn Coleman, NW Works’ Client Support Billing Manager, working in finance has been a new curve to a winding career path. A native of White Post, Va., JoAnn was first introduced to the disability world while working at a daycare center in Frederick County. There she worked with a number of children across a…
Read This ArticleCEO Update: Volunteers Play Big Role at NW Works
By Debera Taylor Volunteers are a critical component of any successful nonprofit organization. Volunteers provide needed labor and resources for charities, and of course, volunteering gives us all the warm, fuzzy feelings of altruism. Volunteer opportunities also present a chance for community members to take a peek behind the curtain of how these organizations serve…
Read This ArticleNW Works in Profile: Bonnie Zampino
Meet our Customized Employment Manager, Bonnie Zampino! Bonnie brings a varied background to our team, including human resources, workforce development, and disability services. Learn about Bonnie’s role at NW Works and check out her historical passion projects.
Read This ArticleCEO Update: Looking to the Future
NW Works CEO Debera Taylor discusses the organization’s Strategic Plan for the next three years.
Read This Article‘A resounding success’: 11 students graduate from ProjectSEARCH – The Winchester Star
Read Josh Janney of the Winchester Star’s feature on the 5th graduating class of ProjectSEARCH.
Read This ArticleCEO Update: NWW Foundation
Read Chief Executive Officer Debera Taylor’s update on upcoming changes to NW Works donation procedures. Learn about the NWW Foundation and how it supports the mission of NW Works.
Read This ArticleTrex, NW Works partner to add recycling drop-off location – The Winchester Star
Read Matt Welch of the Winchester Star’s article on NW Works’ green partnership with Trex.
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