Beyond26 supports adults with disabilities in finding employment through individualized advocacy and networking. They do this by reaching out to local businesses, finding volunteer opportunities, and growing our community. They reach out to a wide range of job seekers and employers around West Michigan to provide jobs and volunteer opportunities to individuals with disabilities. 

DNL offers a variety of employment services to help individuals with disabilities prepare to join the workforce for the first time, return to work, or maintain employment. They offer lots of services, such as vocational evaluation, a job club to work on job related skills, employment services for people who may have barriers to employment, job readiness guidance, benefits counseling, employee and employer consultation, and assistance to employers in employing people with disabilities.

ESCAPE’s Career Connections links youth ages 14-24 with jobs at local organizations for the summer and beyond. During the school year, their LAUNCH workshops empower youth to get jobs, keep jobs, and move towards adult milestones and careers that suit their skill set.

Youth get the opportunity to work hard, earn money, engage in meaningful relationships, and develop valuable skills like timeliness, work ethic, communication, teamwork and passion. Youth who finish the program are more connected, more confident, and better equipped to thrive in a productive and meaningful career.

Goodwill's career centers help connect people with a career coach to get free, one-on-one guidance to support their career needs. They work with multiple national companies to provide jobs, and can help people explore career paths, fill out job applications, earn certificates or credentials, prepare for interviews, and connect with community supports. They also provide jobs to people with disabilities.

St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Grandville runs a job seeker program serves as a center for employment information and preparation. Trained staff are on hand to help you with any questions or concerns. This is a free service for anyone with or without a disability, and it has open hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm.

Kenzie's Be Cafe's goal is to provide meaningful employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

They believe that there is a place for everyone in the workforce. While they provide employment their goal is to provide job skills and life skills training so that their BEristas are able to find further employment within our community.

Lakeside Clubhouse is a membership based program for people with disabilities and mental health needs. Members have access to a variety of programs, including paid employment from various employers in the area. Lakeside clubhouse helps get their members employed and helps support the employment.

Maggie’s Be Cafe's mission is to offer employment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a positive and uplifting environment. They curate a workplace environment that bridges the gap between individuals with disabilities and those without. As a 501(c)(3), they strive to give our “be-ristas” an opportunity to understand and embrace their value, talents, and importance. It is coffee with a purpose.

MRS is one of the big programs we work with to help provide jobs and career services to individuals with disabilities. MRS can provide career counseling, help with finding and applying for jobs, they can provide supported employment, and help jobs work with individuals that need accommodation. They work with many of the other agencies to provide these services, and can refer people to the other agencies and help pay for them.

MOKA’s Employment Services program provides support for adults (18 years and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Muskegon, Ottawa, and Kent Counties, who are motivated to be employed. Within their Employment Services program, they work with people in different stages of pre-employment including skill building, social coaching, and job readiness. Supports include building a resume, practicing interview skills, developing  work habits for a successful transition to employment, and learning how to use public transportation.

MOKA’s Supportive Employment Services are centered on a relationship–based employment model. This means that the MOKA support team knows each person, including their strengths and challenges, and uses this knowledge to provide person-centered support for success in employment. MOKA’s job development team will work with each person to identify their strengths, skill sets, and job readiness in pursuit of employment. They also work with employers to find a job match that aligns with each person’s strengths. Once a person has found the right job fit, MOKA’s Employment Services program will provide job development, job coaching and ongoing supports as necessary to maintain employment.

Social Incites provides life coaching and consulting to individuals with disabilities and their families. They provide job coaching to people with and without disabilities to help with job related challenges. They want to help you succeed "on the job," whether you are an employee or employer, paid or volunteer, or are currently looking for work. They can help you develop job-related skills, as well as the social skills necessary for getting along with others in the workplace.

If you are having trouble finding or picking a job, this is the place to go. West Michigan Works helps with job seekers to provide career exploration, job skills, and help finding jobs. If you are not sure where to go with any question regarding employment, they will be able to help you or point you in the right direction to someone who can help. The best thing to do is walk into their office.

Pioneer Resources is a community resource that works with individuals with disabilities, as well as seniors. They provide vocational services through MRS with job placement assistance that includes many supports and skill building opportunities, pre-employment transition services that help with identifying and developing job skills, and a summer employment program to learn workplace skills.

At Preferred Employment & Living Supports, they seek to empower people with disabilities to find meaningful employment in a society that often resists hiring those with developmental and even physical disabilities. They will help people in one-on-one or group settings to ignite their drive to be an asset to employers using their natural abilities.

Their specialty is matching the right workers with the right skills to the right employers. They include barrier-resolution classes that focus on, but are not limited to: job readiness skills, resume and job application assistance, developing and pursuing job leads, polishing interviewing skills, on-the-job personal skills, problem-solving, communication, stress management, and general emotional control.

Their programs also help employers in Muskegon, Ottawa and other West Michigan counties. In addition to helping businesses and organizations fill crucial job openings with reliable, motivated workers, employers can also benefit from a number of incentives when they hire PELS clients, including: job coaches that provide on-the-job training funded by the State of Michigan, 90-day follow-along support, and financial benefits thanks to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which allows a percentage of employee compensation to be reclaimed as a rebate on corporate income tax returns.

Mission 26 is a non-profit that provides a free summer program that serves young adults with disabilities ages 17-26 who are looking to explore a few different careers. They visit multiple job spots and experience working in the field. It is a two week opportunities where the people are paid for about 5 hours of work every day! Registration fills up quickly.