What we do
Employment for people with disabilities
Melwood helps people with disabilities find meaningful employment, take pride in their work, and invest in their future. As a leading employer for people with disabilities, and through programs dedicated to helping people find and keep employment, we empower people to find and maintain employment and to launch a career.
Employees with disabilities across Melwood
Average hourly wage of disabled employees working on Melwood Enterprises contracts
People placed in employment outside of Melwood
*FY2024 numbers
Fostering independence through employment
Melwood fosters job opportunities that provide competitive wages, the opportunity for growth, and a sense of purpose, all while championing a fully supportive workforce, resulting in high retention, excellent corporate culture, and high customer satisfaction.
Vocational support services
Melwood invests heavily in supports for our workforce, including going above and beyond to ensure employee success. We rely on a highly skilled team of professionals known as vocational support services who are dedicated to our employees and being their advocates, professionally and personally.
Career growth and skills training
Melwood professionals help individuals determine preferred fields of work, then assist them in acquiring personal and professional skills and certifications needed to succeed in that field of work. We’ve proven that people with disabilities are incredible candidates for jobs in any field when provided with the support and training needed to succeed.
Talent Profile
Leading the way at Navy Yard
Antjuane
Antjuane started as a custodian at the Washington Navy Yard in 2009. He’s now a foreman overseeing custodial operations across 20 buildings.
About Melwood Enterprises
Melwood Enterprises is a part of the Melwood family of companies. Melwood Enterprises focuses on delivering an exceptional level of service to our business customers while creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
About Melwood Community Services
Melwood Community Services is a part of the Melwood family of companies. Melwood Community Services focuses on developing and exploring bold new ideas and activities designed to foster community integration and personal growth and fulfillment.
