What we do
Workforce development
Melwood supports people with disabilities in transforming their lives through experiencing personal development, career growth, community integration, and improved financial capacity.
Programs to support
individual skills development,
supports, and certifications.
People supported cumulatively in employment support services.
People supported cumulatively in career exploration and development.
*FY2024 numbers
Workforce development programs
abilIT
Melwood’s abiliIT is a 14-week program combining soft skills development and technical instruction, which can lead to A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.
Building Paths
In partnership with the Covenant House and other community organizations, Building Paths provides construction pre-apprenticeship credentialing and training.
WISH Center
Based in Fairfax County, Va., the Workforce Innovative Skills Hub (WISH) Center helps community members reach financial sustainability through job training, placement, and ongoing support.
Employers don’t want to take a chance when they view our conditions and focus on the negatives of how it will impact the workplace…Your neurodivergence, being who you are, is an asset. We are legitimately assets for your company. We can learn the skills and we can apply them.
Joshua
abilIT graduate
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.
