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July 26, 2023, ADA Awareness Day; City of Lynnwood

Certificate of Proclamation signed by City of Lynnwood Mayor, Christine Frizzell as well as the Chairman of the City Council, Shannon Sessions, recognizing ADA Awareness Day, July 26, 2023.

Project SEARCH Class of 2023 Grads!

Project SEARCH Everett was started in 2019 when Work Opportunities partnered with the Everett School District and Providence Regional Medical Center. Along with attending an “employability skills” class with an Everett School District Special Education teacher (Phil Smidt), each intern will do three internships throughout the hospital over the course of the school year. Some […]
Certificate of Proclamation signed by Governor Jay Inslee, recognizing Employment for All Day, February 2, 2023. Description in text body.

Governor Inslee Signs Employment for All Day Proclamation!

Certificate of Proclamation signed by Governor Jay Inslee, recognizing Employment for All Day, February 2, 2023.
Shawn O'Donell sitting in his office with a book shelf and an American flag in the background

Shawn O'Donnell's Success Story with Work Opportunities

Hi, I'm Shawn O'Donnell from Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub. I wanted to take a minute and give a shout out to Work Opportunities.
Bert sitting down at a table with a trophy in front of him

Bert’s success with his dream job for the Seattle Mariners

Because of you, Bert is receiving the continued support he needs to have many more years at his dream job with the Mariners!
Anthony proudly holding a stack of plates

Anthony’s way to rock n’ roll through work

Anthony has dreams of making it big on the Rock and Roll stage! High school was just a chore to get done.
Brian busy at his work as groundskeeper at Microsoft

Brian's flourishing career as a groundskeeper at Microsoft

Brian’s Employment Specialist provides support during each of his work shifts, and has helped him learn to use various tools.
Salina with a big smile while at work

Salina’s drive to thrive for a career despite trying times

She still is working on skills over Zoom with her job coach and does want to get back to work once the risks are lower.
Joe at work polishing a shiny black car

Joe’s professionalism with a smile as a lot porter

Joe gets more done in a day than you’d believe! He works full speed during his whole shift and never stops smiling – he takes his job very seriously.
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