Category Archives: Competitive Employment

5 Misconceptions About Hiring People with Disabilities | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

(April 15, 2025) In today’s diverse workforce, adults with disabilities represent an untapped talent pool that brings unique perspectives, skills, and dedication to the workplace....

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

(February 19, 2025) For many individuals with disabilities, vocational training is a pathway to increased confidence, professional growth, and social engagement. Job training for disabled...

What to Expect: BCI Competitive Employment Services

by Kenda Curativo, BCI Director of Competitive Employment, Missouri (January 22, 2025) BCI is passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and...

Preston’s Story: Mission Accomplished!

(December 2, 2024) Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into an adult who fully participates in society. For Karen and Rob Brouillet, this...

Announcing Beltservice Corporation Job Training Program

(November 19, 2024) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities through employment—has joined forces with Beltservice Corporation to...

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

(September 12, 2024) BCI is thrilled to announce our partnership with Emerson, Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., and the Wentzville School District to establish three new...

Bowen, Curativo Named Competitive Employment Directors

(August 28, 2024) BCI is thrilled to announce the appointments of Michele Bowen and Kenda Curativo as Directors of Competitive Employment for Illinois and St....

True Manufacturing Welcomes All Abilities

(August 15, 2024) True Manufacturing in O’Fallon, Mo., stands out as our longest-running and most successful vocational training partner. Since the first class in 2019,...

Summer Programs Provide Opportunities 

(July 15, 2024) Summer programs are vital for young people with disabilities, offering valuable skill-building opportunities, social interaction, and career exploration. Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)...

Matt Jannings Elected President of Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

(July 12, 2024) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) proudly announces the election of Matt Jannings, Chief Program Officer of Competitive Employment, as President of the Eastern...