Easter Seal is forming partnerships with other agencies that share similar missions in order to more effectively serve the community. The longest running program at the Willett Center is the Industrial Workshop. For over fifteen years at the current facility, it has been the backbone of the Center. In the Workshop, individuals are employed packaging, assembling or bulk processing for our customers. This setting provides a great entry position for those with no work experience, those looking for retraining opportunities, or those reentering the workforce after injury or extended illness.
Additional jobs are for people who want to do assembly or packaging work at home.
Individuals in the program can work at their own pace and set their own schedule. The experience can be useful to improve fine motor skills, learn to work with others in a team atmosphere, or expand current skills. All the packing and shipping of orders from The Store is done by adults with special needs. The Craft Program is the Willett Center's second oldest program which has produced and marketed unique crafts and gifts in the Chicago area for over 20 years. In the Craft Program, individuals learn independent business skills and are encouraged to contribute new ideas and products.