Who We Serve

Service-Disabled Veterans

By most estimates, the unemployment rate among veterans who were disabled in service to our country hovers around three times the national unemployment rate. Systemic issues of under-employment and unemployment have plagued our veterans who have served our country since the Vietnam War Era, prompting many attempts by our federal government to create training programs and educational incentives to prepare these deserving veterans for the workforce.

But, the critical failure of the system has been in not providing on-the-job supports and counseling to help ensure success for these veterans and to provide an environment where their unique needs are understood and addressed.

Success Skills, Inc. is focused on working collaboratively with other veteran services organizations including the Veterans Health Administration, Wounded Warrior Program and Disabled Vets of America to create successful models for employment for service-disabled veterans. These models are designed to address a full range of support needs for our veterans with disabilities, not just job skills.

Persons with Disabilities

Each person functions differently with his/her disability. Some disabilities are “hidden” disabilities, such as epilepsy, respiratory, orthopedic or sensory conditions, while others are clearly visible. The one that is the same among nearly all persons with a disability is that they can work and should have the opportunity to develop their abilities through holding a job. Success Skills is committed to the creation of jobs for persons with disabilities with the belief that persons with disabilities will not only succeed in the workplace with a little support and opportunity, but will also excel, making great long-term employees. The one characteristic that is the same.

Experts say more Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are suffering from post traumatic stress and serious brain injuries than in previous conflicts, not to mention the catastrophic physical disabilities that these wars have produced. In fact, the VA says there are four more veterans at risk, for every one that actually seeks help, which will create a delayed but profound need for assistance for years to come. With the Pentagon preparing another 30,000 troops for deployment overseas, the need for programs providing a full range of assistance for our disabled veterans transitioning back to civilian life is critical.