Category Archives: Vocational Training
Can You Work Without Losing Your Benefits? Understanding Benefits Planning
For many people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the idea of going to work can bring up an important question: Can I work...
Oct
Boone Center, Inc. Launches Paid Vocational Training Program with Heartland Coca-Cola
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) is launching a new vocational training program in partnership with Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company to prepare adults with disabilities for employment...
Aug
Why Hands-On Learning is Helpful for BCI Vocational Training Students
Classroom instruction on its own is not always the most effective way for every person to develop the skills they need to succeed. This is...
Aug
BCI Strengthens Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) has announced two leadership promotions and three new hires as the organization continues to expand employment services throughout Missouri and Illinois....
Aug
My BCI: Meet Daniel
From 2007 to 2020, Daniel worked through BCI in a variety of competitive, integrated custodial roles. Today, he applies an entirely new skill set as...
May
Top 5 Skills Adults with Disabilities Can Gain From a Vocational Training Program
Vocational training programs for adults with disabilities provide hands-on learning, real-world experience, and individualized support. For disabled adults, finding meaningful employment is about more than...
May
BCI Announces First Apprenticeship Pathway in Partnership with FZSD
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) has announced a new vocational training partnership with the Fort Zumwalt School District (FZSD) designed as a direct pathway to a...
Mar
My BCI: Meet Jarred
Before BCI, Jarred was working in food delivery—work that didn’t offer the stability or future he wanted. In 2024, he enrolled in our vocational training...
Feb
What Makes A Great Community Employment Partner
We believe employment changes lives. Through our vocational training programs, we prepare individuals with disabilities for meaningful, competitive employment — and teamwork makes it all...
Feb
Explore Our Vocational Training Programs
Interested in a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day for students at the BCI Skills Center? If you or someone you know is exploring vocational...
Nov