Opportunity for Work and Learning (OWL) is a registered 501c(3) non-profit organization founded in 1961. Originally established as a workshop for individuals with severe disabilities, OWL has since evolved to provide a wide range of community-based employment services. Our mission is to connect people with diverse abilities to long-term successful employment opportunities, while offering the necessary support services for their ongoing success.

At OWL, we understand that everyone has unique strengths and challenges. That's why we offer a personalized approach to service delivery, tailoring our programming and supports to meet the needs of each participant. Our services include vocational assessments and evaluations, job preparation, and work adjustments, all designed to help individuals enter the workforce with confidence.

We also provide workplace essential skills training, credentials for forklift operation and customer service, and job search assistance. For those interested in the skilled trades, OWL's Skill Trade Academy offers a comprehensive 12-week program focused on construction trades. Participants gain valuable skills in areas such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and painting, while also receiving paid work experience.

OWL is committed to creating a supported, inclusive, and sustainable workforce. We work closely with integrated employers and provide ongoing wrap-around support services to ensure the success and retention of our participants. Additionally, profits made by OWL's manufacturing company, Lexington Manufacturing Center (LMC), are reinvested back into funding our programs and services.

Join us at OWL and embark on a journey towards long-term, fulfilling employment. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you achieve your goals