News for: Employment Partner

Friday, July 26, 2024

Earlier this summer, Bridgewell Employment Program at Dearborn celebrated their hard work with an afternoon BBQ! Delicious burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings were served and grilled by Darren Goad, Director of Employment and CBDS. Program participants planned and prepared throughout the week by prepping sides and purchasing groceries and supplies. Throughout the year, program participants work various...

Friday, July 12, 2024

  Why do you like working at TJ Maxx? “Working at TJ Maxx is amazing. I like stacking boxes.” How is it working with your co-workers at TJ Maxx?” “They are amazing.” Do you have a favorite memory at TJ Maxx? “All ten years- 2014-2024” Will you continue in 2025 for 11 years?” “Yes! – 11 years!”   Connor processes...

Monday, December 11, 2023

Bridgewell is pleased to present the 2023 Champion Award to Matthew Rosa owner of Captain Pizza in Middleton. “People like Rosa and places like Captain Pizza are champions because they recognize the potential in individuals with disabilities and give them the chance to work,” said Bridgewell President and CEO Christopher Tuttle. “What they quickly find out is that they have...

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Two Bridgewell employees and 10 people from Bridgewell’s Employment Support program recently participated in a ServSafe certification course with ServSafe instructor Grace LePage. Having this certification opens up more employment opportunities for those in our services. “This is a great example of how Bridgewell’s Employment Support program opens up doors for people with disabilities in the workforce,” said Milena Sarrette,...

Monday, September 26, 2022

Check out the coverage in The Salem News. Bridgewell surprised Beth Walsh, site manager of Beverly Meals on Wheels (MOW) and SeniorCare Inc., at the Beverly Senior Center with its annual Champion Award for her outstanding work and remarkable support for the program and community. The Champion Award recognizes one of Bridgewell’s outstanding business partners or community employers for their...

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Bridgewell’s Employment Program started a new group-supported jobsite today – Captain Pizza Middleton. So far the individuals are LOVING it! The owner, Matthew Rosa, is really getting them involved in so many different parts of meal prep. Thank you to Matthew and Captain Pizza! Interested in learning more about becoming an Employment Partner? Contact Career Specialist Darren Goad at dgoad@bridgewell.org or...

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Employment Program at Dearborn is moved in! We are thrilled to have this program at our main headquarters – so many great things to come!

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Bridgewell is proud to announce this year’s Champion Award recipient: Victoria Baker of Pride’s Deli and Pizzeria! For over six months, Pride’s Deli has been employing about a dozen Bridgewell team members. Responsibilities include cleaning tables, washing windows, folding boxes, preparing dressings, watering the flowers, and making deliveries. Thank you for all you do, Victoria! The Salem News, Deli takes pride...

Monday, November 19, 2018

This November, Career Specialist Ashley Smallwood was recognized for providing outstanding service as a Job Developer Professional at the All Partner’s Meeting for the NorthEast Employment Collaborative (NEEC). The award was presented by Kristianne Widman, Co-facilitator and Employee Liaison for NEEC (a part of Riverside Community Care). In her nomination, Bridgewell’s Employment Support Program Director Amanda Nolan wrote: Ashley puts...

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Bill was unanimously chosen as this year’s Champion Award winner because he exudes the spirit of a champion in everything he does. The award recognizes outstanding business partners of Bridgewell who help individuals with disabilities feel valued and appreciated as members of the workforce. North Shore Navigators was one of Bridgewell’s first business partners and we have had the honor...

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Over 20 individuals at Rosewood Drive and Boston Street Employment Supports programs are working as bell ringers for the The Salvation Army’s annual kettle campaign this holiday season. They are ringing bells and singing Christmas carols outside of local grocery stores, including Market Basket and Stop & Shop in Reading. This is a group-supported employment opportunity, which means the individuals...

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Bridgewell awarded John Lewis of Greater Lynn Senior Services the second annual Champion Award on December 15. The award recognizes outstanding business partners of Bridgewell who help individuals with disabilities feel valued and appreciated as members of the work force. Pictured above: Brian, Celestine, award recipient John Lewis, Peter and Ariana. Bridgewell’s Employment Supports team has been working with GLSS for over...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Early this fall, Bridgewell Employment Supports Team visited our employment partners to thank them for creating an inclusive environment to help those with disabilities work in the community. Bridgewell has been working with GLSS for over a year. Celestine and Brian are employed directly by GLSS 20 hours a week. The employment program also supports 2 individuals 5 days a...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Early this fall, Bridgewell Employment Supports Team visited our employment partners to thank them for creating an inclusive environment to help those with disabilities work in the community. Bobby’s Burger Palace employs two Bridgewell Employment Program participants at its Burlington location. Both Joseph and Steven work as dishwashers in the busy kitchen. They also like to help out with other tasks...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Early this fall, Bridgewell Employment Supports Team visited our employment partners to thank them for creating an inclusive environment to help those with disabilities work in the community. Bridgewell has been working with Meineke in Salem for many years. Program participants clean the lobby and bathrooms twice monthly. The owner Paul is a great advocate and truly believes that everyone...

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Early this fall, Bridgewell Employment Supports Team visited our employment partners to thank them for creating an inclusive environment to help those with disabilities work in the community. North Shore Community College has been a long time partner of Bridgewell’s Employment Program. Bridgewell program participants from the Boston Street Center in Lynn and from Rosewood Drive Day Hab Center in...