WOLVES - Beacon Group

Employment-Focused Vocational Program

WOLVES (Work. Options. Learning. Value. Empowerment. Skills.) is a community‑focused employment and vocational program that supports people with disabilities in exploring meaningful work, volunteering, and career pathways. The program emphasizes real‑world experience, skill development, and personal growth to help individuals achieve their vocational goals in Center-Based Employment (CBE) and Group Supported Employment (GSE) settings.

WOLVES combines employment training, volunteer opportunities, and hands‑on vocational activities that build confidence, independence, and transferable workplace skills. Participants engage in experiences aligned with their interests and strengths while gaining exposure to community workplaces and service opportunities.

The program offers a flexible, semi‑customizable structure that allows individuals to progress at their own pace. Through guided learning and supportive coaching, participants develop job readiness, communication skills, and positive work behaviors needed for success in the community. WOLVES builds on Beacon Group’s long history of supporting people with disabilities in Southern Arizona, with an expanded focus on community integration, higher earning potential, and enhanced training. The program is designed to support growth toward more independent and integrated employment options, including group, individual supported, and competitive employment.

All WOLVES activities are supported by Beacon Group Job Coaches and Vocational Technicians, who provide training, guidance, and encouragement. The program remains intentionally flexible, adapting to each person’s goals while promoting inclusion, independence, and meaningful community participation.

Curriculum and Workshops

Job exploration

Work-readiness training

Work-based learning experiences

Volunteering

American Sign Language

Therapeutic Experiences

Community-integrated employment

Life Skills and Nutrition

Computer Skills

Community safety

Self-advocacy

Fundraising

BeaconWorks! Job Placement

WOLVES / Center-Based Employment

Beacon Group Contract Manufacturing and Assembly

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01. Employability Skill Building

Build new skills or develop existing skills to improve employability in the workplace. Curriculum includes counting and handling money, customer service, employer/employee interactions, hands-on job training, food handling and kitchen safety, office/administration support training, and guest speakers.

02. Group Supported Employment

All members of the WOLVES program will have an opportunity to try work in a supported setting. Beacon Group operates several internal businesses or social enterprises and partners with businesses across Arizona to create real, paid work opportunities for program participants in a variety of career fields. Group Supported Employment at Beacon Group partners a Job Coach with a crew of 2-5 workers with disabilities at a community work site.

03. Center-Based Employment

Center-Based Employment is only available in Tucson and there is a one-year time limit for new members, per requirements from the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Center-Based Employment is paid work, offered in 2 hour shifts at Beacon's Tucson headquarters.

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