Category Archives: Competitive Employment

How to Choose a Vocational Training Program | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

For many individuals with disabilities, vocational training is a pathway to increased confidence, professional growth, and social engagement. Job training for disabled adults can help...

What to Expect: BCI Competitive Employment Services

by Kenda Curativo, BCI Director of Competitive Employment, Missouri BCI is passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and to participate more...

Preston’s Story: Mission Accomplished!

Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into an adult who fully participates in society. For Karen and Rob Brouillet, this dream for their...

Announcing Beltservice Corporation Job Training Program

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities through employment—has joined forces with Beltservice Corporation to establish a new...

BCI Launches New Vocational Training Programs with Emerson, Watlow, and Wentzville School District

BCI is thrilled to announce our partnership with Emerson, Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., and the Wentzville School District to establish three new vocational training programs...

Bowen, Curativo Named Competitive Employment Directors

BCI is thrilled to announce the appointments of Michele Bowen and Kenda Curativo as Directors of Competitive Employment for Illinois and St. Charles County, respectively....

True Manufacturing Welcomes All Abilities

True Manufacturing in O’Fallon, Mo., stands out as our longest-running and most successful vocational training partner. Since the first class in 2019, BCI’s Skills Center...

Summer Programs Provide Opportunities 

Summer programs are vital for young people with disabilities, offering valuable skill-building opportunities, social interaction, and career exploration. Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) recognizes the importance...

BCI Receives PLB Funding to Support St. Louis County Residents with Disabilities

BCI has been approved to receive $72,282 in funding from the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County (PLB). The investment will fund vocational training...

BCI Expands Employment Programs into Illinois

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) is pleased to announce the expansion of our competitive employment programs into the state of Illinois, focusing on Madison, St. Clair,...