Wacosa

WACOSA is a non-profit organization, established in 1963. Initially started by parents seeking support for their children, WACOSA today serves over 575 adults with disabilities in central MN. WACOSA’s main goal is to enrich lives and to find employment opportunities in order to give everyone the chance to live and work in their communities. While our main mission is vocational, we also offer many other services to adults with disabilities, such as art, physical fitness and gardening classes offered throughout the year. Our Seniors Program encourages our senior clients to participate in volunteering all around our community. When work is slow, our friendly professional staff work with different vocational or self-help based curriculum to encourage employment and a strong sense of self-esteem.WACOSA is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, certified through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and accredited by CARF.WACOSA is committed to one goal. Success. Success for the nearly 600 individuals with disabilities who receive the training and support that lead to rewarding employment.WACOSA, a non-profit, began in 1963 and by the mid-80s had a vision to connect the employment needs of the business community to those individuals who, due to mental or physical disabilities, had not realized their full potential. We strongly believe that every person in society deserves dignity and respect, and can be a contributing member of their community when given the opportunity to develop their strengths and capabilities.Employers who partner with WACOSA receive not only the benefit of a reliable and cost-effective work force, but the knowledge that they are building community through social responsibility. Through effective job training and coaching, the people we serve are placed individually or in work crews at business locations or in production work at one of our three production facilities. The high quality of their work is an achievement for these individuals as well as for the businesses they serve.WACOSA is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, certified through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and accredited by CARF.