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NW Works program prepares high school students for employment- The Winchester Star

seven PreETS participants stand smiling in a room after receiving their certificates of completion for the PreETS program.

WINCHESTER — In Virginia, people with physical, emotional and/or mental challenges can remain enrolled in a public school until age 21. After that, other ways must be sought for them to stay active, engaged and productive. NW Works, a local nonprofit that offers job training and placement services for people with special needs in the NorthernContinue reading “NW Works program prepares high school students for employment- The Winchester Star”

NW Works clients learning about local job opportunities — The Winchester Star

Image of a large group of disabled adults seated in a meeting room. Before them, to the right hand side of the image, are several government employees. One woman works in administration, a man behind her wears a police uniform, and a third man wears a bright construction vest and a hard hat. He is holding a stop sign.

The Winchester Star covered NW Works’ Career Exploration event at Winchester City Hall. Article by Brian Brehm.

NW Works Eliminates Barriers to Employment – Winchester Star

Image is a screen capture of a Youtube video. In the image, two middle aged women talk as they sit at a table together.

Check out this great video by Josh Janney of the Winchester Star explaining how NW Works assists adults with disabilities in our community! Despite the pandemic, NW Works is running strong.

Pho Bistro continues mission of Firefly Cafe – The Winchester Star

Image of an NW Works client posing with his manager outside of the restaurant he works in. Behind the client and the manager is the restaurant, with a sign that reads "Mediterranean pho bistro."

WINCHESTER — A lot of hearts were broken on Sept. 30 when Firefly Cafe went out of business. Foodies lost a beloved lunch spot, and the clients and staff of NW Works Inc. lost a prime employment and job-training center for adults with developmental issues. The good news is a new restaurant, Pho Bistro Winchester, opened Feb. 4 inContinue reading “Pho Bistro continues mission of Firefly Cafe – The Winchester Star”

NW Works celebrates 50 years – The Winchester Star

WINCHESTER — NW Works celebrated 50 years of being in the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon.