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Many of us looks for a purpose, or a reason to wake up and go to work in the morning. Our neighbors with disabilites strive to find work and independent lives. Winona ORC provides that opportunity to more than 322 people on a daily basis. Since 1973, Winona ORC has served these community members by providing job-related service and learning opportunities in Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconson. Winona ORC is a non-profit organization that partners with more than 70 businesses to create job opportunities for people with disabilites. Being employed is very important to many people for a variety of different reasons. It can be both meaningful and insightful in a way that completes their life. At Winona ORC, we assist individuals to define their employment objectives and help them with career exploration training, education, counseling and job placement. Ongoing support is provided by trained staff on a short or long-term basis. Winona ORC provides opportunites to acquire work readiness skills and sample different jobs for each individual. Individuals are encouraged to explore a variety of career paths and refine skills so they can contribute back to our communtity. Just to see the clients come to work everyday with a sparkle in their eyes makes this job very rewarding.

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