Mariah’s Move to the Mall
Mariah started vocational skills training as a member of the BCFR Life & Work Connections janitorial work crew in mid-2015 to develop the skills she needed for…
Inspiring Success
The Life & Work Connections program has for several years provided classroom-based instruction as well as community-based experiential learning opportunities through Transition Network, a partnership with Columbia…
Alyssa Celebrates Her New Job
Community employment is the ultimate goal of participants in work skills training with the Boone County Family Resources Life & Work Connections program. Alyssa was once a…
Ellen Excels at Independent Living
Moving into your own place is something that most young adults can’t wait to do and Ellen is no exception. With life skills training through Life &…
Josh Lands a New Job
Having a job you enjoy makes working in the community that much more satisfying. Josh decided about a year ago that he would like to find a…
Janitorial Crew Contracts with Local Company
Patrick and Alex are building skills for community employment, through participation on the Life & Work Connections work crew. Recently, Life & Work Connections, Inc. contracted with…
Gabriel Gains Independence
Gabriel, a senior at Rock Bridge High School, was interested in learning how to use the COMO Connect city bus system so that he could travel independently to…
Michelle Presents for 1 Million Cups
After high school graduation and working several different jobs in the community, Michelle, 32, started dreaming of having her own business. She wanted to do something creative…
Opus Foundation Enhances Work Training
In December 2014, The Opus Foundation granted $5,000 to Life and Work Connections, Inc. as part of its Opportunity and Impact grant program. The Foundation awards about…