After Before For more than 40 years, WSC has provided educational, vocational and recreational support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers.

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After Before For more than 40 years, WSC has provided educational, vocational and recreational support to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Our vision is a community that offers opportunity for everyone with the desire to succeed.

Founded in 1973

We serve People with barriers to employment. Some of these barriers are… Developmental Disabilities Brain Injury Muscular Dystrophy Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Disability Heart Disease Hearing Loss Cerebral Palsy Mental Illness Domestic Violence Survivor Epilepsy Felony Conviction Multiple Sclerosis Diabetes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Previous Job Injury Amputation Substance Abuse Cancer Back Disability Kidney Disease Homelessness

(CARF) International Three Year Accreditation In 2016, WSC received its 13th consecutive Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation (CARF) International Three Year Accreditation This is the highest level of endorsement that can be awarded to a rehabilitation facility.

We Offer Employment Services Action Home Health Care Production Operations Studio West Art Gallery Education Action Associates

WSC Academy is a Tuition-Free, Public Charter School serving students in grades 9-12. WSC Academy is located in Ypsilanti.

The home was purchased July of 2013 and the first resident was placed January 2015.

1% Increase In Unemployment Death + Unemployment = 63% 1%-Point increase is 37,000 deaths 20,000 Heart attacks 920 Suicides 650 Homicides

We provide individuals with real work and real pay.

WSC delivers high quality service to both automotive and non-automotive customers in assembly, inspection, sorting, kitting, packaging, warehousing and distribution. Revenues recognized from Production Services help support WSC programs.

AHHC provides compassionate in-home support to those faced with illness, recovery or diminished ability to care for themselves.

Action Associates is a full service staffing company that provides the trained and qualified people employers need …when they need them. Revenues recognized from Action Associates support WSC programs

Employment & Training Career exploration and assessment Training Job development, placement and retention

Assessments Career exploration Job shadowing Job tryouts On-the-job evaluation Community-based assessments

Job Placement Direct placement Job carving Resume & interview skills building Job club Independent job search Follow-up and retention services Volunteer site development

Fast Facts Last Year 2,519 people received services from WSC 1,776 people were placed into employment

and the programs we offer: For more information about Work Skills Corporation and the programs we offer: Schedule a tour of our headquarters in Brighton Join our email list Like us on Facebook Visit www.wskills.com

The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation WSC is grateful for the generous support of these community partners The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation Brighton Masonic Lodge