Working Together Chicago is a program of Center for Independence through Conductive Education Inc., an Illinois nonprofit under Section 501 C 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Center is to help people with disabilities achieve their highest level of potential. Center for Independence and the Working Together Chicago program is an approved community employment provider with the Illinois Department of Rehab Services. (DRS) Learn more about the Center.

VOLUNTEER MENTORS

Change Lives – Become A Mentor.
Mentoring has powerful positive effects. Volunteer mentors are critical to the success of Working Together Chicago.

Help Others Succeed!

Working Together Mentor with new employee

Who Can Mentor?

Do you have a passion for helping individuals with disabilities succeed in the workplace? We want to talk to you. Mentors can be bosses, colleagues, teachers, peers, friends, or just about anyone who has the experience, determination and temperament to be a helpful guide.

WTC Mentors

  • Foster professional development of people with disabilities
  • Help participants through transition periods
  • Act as guides, sounding boards and confidantes
  • Increase employee job satisfaction and retention

Good mentors draw upon their existing skills and successes, and are also ready to listen and learn.

Consider making a difference today - Be the mentor you wish you had.

Meet WTC's Supporting Team

Inclusive Employers

Meet our growing list of employment partners

Motivated Employees

Meet a few of our talented WTC participants

Our Team

Meet our Team Members opening doors of employment

Volunteer Success Stories

I have had a wonderful experience mentoring with WTC. I have met so many loving and caring people including the young adults to whom I mentor, the encouraging staff at Notre Dame High School, and the smiling, fist bumping students. It’s heartwarming to see everyone working effortlessly together.
— Laura Doyle, WTC Mentor

WTC employee with employer

We need your feedback!

WTC is interested in learning more about perceptions and attitudes regarding inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workplace.

Please take the survey today.

Let's Work Together

The Center for Independence believes that people with disabilities can have great success in the labor market when they have the right supports and are given a chance. Join us today in making this possible.

Contact

Joanne Callahan
312-995-3302 or Email

Center for Independence through Conductive Education Inc., an Illinois nonprofit under Section 501 C 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The mission of the Center is to help people with disabilities achieve their highest level of potential.

Working Together Chicago promotes workforce diversity and inclusion through superior employment services for people with disabilities.

Learn more about the Center for Independence.

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