Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)

It's last call to register for our St. Peters Open House—happening this Wednesday! You can stop by anytime between 9:00 AM and Noon for a production floor tour and a station-style presentation on BCI’s employment programs for people with disabilities, as well as our packaging capabilities. Whether you're a parent, educator, service provider, or business leader, this is a perfect opportunity to learn how we’re building inclusive workplaces—and we guarantee it’ll brighten your day. LOCATION: BCI-St. Peters, 200 Trade Center Dr., 63376 DATE: Wednesday, April 23rd TIME: Any time between 9:00 AM and Noon 👉👉Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQjB5vt9 We hope to see you there!

Some-bunny special deserves a big shout-out—congrats to our newest Lincoln County Employees of the Month! 🎉 Last Thursday, we hopped into celebration mode to recognize these three incredible team members who went above and beyond: ⭐ January – Kelsie R. ⭐ February – Brandon S. ⭐ March – Kyle P. Thank you for your hard work, great attitude, and egg-ceptional commitment to excellence! 💪👏 #EmployeeOfTheMonth #AbilitiesAtWork #WayToGo #Congratulations #DisabilityEmployment #TeamBC

Heading into a long weekend with a Friday funny... At The Skills Center, we not only help adults with disabilities with their hard & soft skills to better prepare them for jobs in the community, we also help them work on their timing to hone their standup comedy routines! Mark, who is currently in our Health Care & Social Assistance Support class at BJC West County, has a joke he'd like you all to hear. Take it away, Mark! #DisabilityInclusion #VocationalTraining #FridayFunny

It's hard to believe we're in week 5 of our Health Care & Social Support Assistance class, held on-site at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. With one week to go until graduation, we're happy to report that Mark and Taylor are doing great, learning everything it takes to be part of BJC's environmental services team. If you or someone you know would like to take the next step in your employment journey, apply at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gaUNEAwh #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionRevolution #DisabilityEmployment #VocationalTraining

A big thank you to our Thoroughbred Sponsors, ELCO Chevrolet Cadillac and PPC Flexible Packaging! Your generous support helps make this event a success, and we are truly grateful for your commitment. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to work together!

Embassy Suites St. Charles has embraced the power of inclusive hiring for years, and the impact is clear. From improved team culture to dependable, motivated employees, the results speak for themselves. This is precisely what the BCI Skills Center is all about: preparing adults with disabilities for meaningful employment to join forward-thinking companies like Embassy Suites. If your company is ready to explore the benefits of inclusive hiring, we will guide you. Let's work together to create opportunities that benefit everyone. But don’t just take it from us—hear it directly from Embassy’s leaders: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/g7C2a4vG #InclusiveWorkforce #BCISkillsCenter #DisabilityInclusion #AbilitiesAtWork #Partnerships #StCharlesCountyMO #StLouisCountyMO

Innovation. It's one of BCI's core values. When one of our clients, Jimmy, faced challenges in staying organized at his job with the Francis Howell School District, our colleague, Lisa Vergiza stepped in with an innovative approach to help him succeed! Rather than relying on a traditional task list, Lisa introduced a hands-on solution using popsicle sticks. She wrote each task on a stick and created two sections: "To Do" and "Completed." As Jimmy completes each task, he moves the corresponding stick to the "Completed" section. This simple yet effective system not only keeps Jimmy on track but also provides a visual sense of accomplishment as he progresses through his workday. We’re proud of Lisa’s creativity and dedication to helping our clients thrive in their roles! #Innovation #Teamwork #ClientSuccess

Sometimes, growth happens in the most unexpected ways—and that’s precisely what happened last Tuesday when BCI Receptionist Paige stepped into a recording studio for the first time. Paige was asked to narrate the video for our upcoming gala. Though outside her comfort zone, Paige said it was exciting to do something new and be part of something that will make a real difference. Some words were tricky to enunciate, but with Emma at her side, Paige tackled the challenge like any other, with determination and grace. #MagicMoment #GoPaigeGo #NewSkills #GrowthInAction #SurpriseYourselfEveryday #DisabilityInclusion MEM Media

This week's high point was celebrating the latest St. Peters Employees of the Month! Join us in congratulating: 🌟 January: Hayley S. & Tod R. 🌟 February: Cassie C. & Michael H. 🌟 March: Christina C. & Mark B. We recognize their dedication, positive energy, and commitment to excellence. While a few aren’t pictured, each one makes a big impact—and we couldn’t be prouder of them! #TeamBCI #EmployeeOfTheMonth #WellDeserved #BCIPride #AbilitiesAtWork #DisabilityEmployment

Earlier this month, we had the joy of cohosting a BCI "Cup of Joy" meeting at World Wide Technology’s North American Integration Center (NAIC) campus in Edwardsville. The purpose was to connect with local business leaders from Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties to discuss inclusive hiring and the positive impact of employing individuals with disabilities. One highlight was hearing from Paul, a BCI referral hired last October. Paul recently began training as a Water Spider, a key support role that keeps work flowing smoothly. He was excited to take on the challenge, and his supervisor, Tom, couldn’t say enough great things about his progress! Since BCI started providing services in Illinois in January 2024, WWT has been an incredible partner. To date, five BCI referrals with disabilities have been hired or are in the talent acquisition pipeline. Join us in saluting WWT for fostering a culture of inclusion. George R. Schoedinger Tony Fuhrmann Elizabeth Grant Tom Horstman Darlene Ladd Susan Converse Bart Solon Michele B. Troy Compardo Matt Jannings Kristin Williams World Wide Technology #InclusiveHiring #CupOfJoy #TeamBCI #WWT #DisabilityEmployment #PurposefulWork #DisabilityInclusion #IllinoisWorkforceDevelopment