At Building Essential Skills Together, we aim to provide purposeful and meaningful opportunities to individuals of ALL abilities through supported life and job skills development.
In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 19.3 percent of persons with a disability were employed. In contrast, the employment-population ratio for persons without a disability was 66.3 percent.
Building Essential Skills Together, Inc makes a difference through bringing meaningful employment, training, and service opportunities to adults of all abilities.
Our talented team contracts our services out to local business-to-business partners. Contracted services have included, but are not limited to, cleaning, simple maintenance, food prep, inventory, and customer service. Our top priority is providing quality services to meet the needs of our partners. Reach out if you are interested in partnering with us!
BEST provides scholarships to youth for therapeutic programs that support building pre-vocational skills. Programs may be within our BEST community or through partnering providers.
BEST Teens and Adults
BEST partners with small to large businesses in the community for part-time and full-time supported employment opportunities. See our contact page if interested in this program as a partner or future BEST team member.
BEST ADVOCACY
Isaac, BEST Advisory Board Member and team member, founded the BEST Autistic Advocacy group. BEST provides a platform for autistic adults to speak into our communities about a variety of topics as well as supports the group to achieve their goal to build a community of autistic leaders, colleagues, and friends.
What People AreSaying
B.E.S.T. has built amazing relationships within the community and among our team members! It’s been amazing seeing our team members flourish and thrive!
Keeley H., Manager
Why Choose Us?
Inclusivity
Choose Building Essential Skills Together for its inclusive mission, providing opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
Diverse Programs
Select us for a variety of programs catering to personal and professional growth, including training, supported employment, and volunteering.
Community Impact
Support us to make a positive impact on individuals and communities, promoting inclusivity and purposeful lives.
Working with B.E.S.T. has been a great experience for our company. Each B.E.S.T. Team Member has a great attitude and makes the workplace better for all! B.E.S.T. is a reliable partner we can count on for additional staffing for a variety of projects.
- Jesse Mizell
VP of Sales-D&E Printing
Some of the things working with BEST has taught me is team work, clear communication, and being flexible, they’re all very important dynamics to a workplace environment and BEST incorporates them in the best way I’ve seen. What BEST means to me is always being there for other, and doing your best to help out in any way you can. BEST is like its own mini community, everything working together to achieve a common goal, to better our surroundings for everyone.
Dalton Bright, Team Member
B.E.S.T. has helped me with developing the skills I need for my next career path. B.E.S.T. is one positive stepping stone on my journey.