Your Future Starts Here at Work In Progress

We want to empower you to unlock your goals. We are extremely passionate about the people we serve and love providing people with what they need to succeed for years to come!

FOR JOB SEEKERS

FOR EMPLOYERS

"Working is such an important and necessary part of my life. It gives me independence, something meaningful to do with my life, a therapeutic support system, a reason to get out of bed or off the couch each day." -Candidate

"Work In Progress provides very loyal and hard working employees with good work ethic and we just love having them here." -Dana Myers (Main Street Bakery & Gift Shop)

"You helped me to get to the point where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am so glad that you did not give up on me that you expected more from me than I expected from myself." - Jane

Personalized Employment Plans

Our Passion is your success

Get a Referral

Talk to your Care provider to get a referral to Work In Progress.

Our services are completely fee-free for both employers and job seekers.

Personalized Employment Plan

We will develop a personalized Employment Plan with you. Tell us about you and your goals for employment. Receive personalized recommendations for your unique needs, abilities, and interests.

Gain Confidence

Enjoy an individualized Employment plan - crafted to address your specific goals, ensuring a personalized and targeted approach to achieve the best outcomes! Experience the confidence that comes with Work In Progress Employment Specialist guidance to obtain and maintain employment success. Enjoy the success of employment.

Helping people move forward when life feels stuck.

All of us have had moments where life gets overwhelming.

Life changes create stress and anxiety and these can change how the brain works, making it hard to think clearly, feel secure, or take the next step towards a better situation. When these challenges build up, they can also make it difficult to maintain balance. Employment creates a consistent structured expectation and increases the resources a person has to get relief from the stressors of life.

We have 30 years of experience navigating how all of this can come together and affect daily life.

We’re here to help —with compassionate behavioral health awareness and skill building, supportive job coaching and employment services. Participants can get the assistance they need to regain employment , build stability, increase self-esteem, build confidence, and move forward with hope and dignity. We help you overcome the challenges of life through successful employment opportunities.

Office Locations in Columbia and Lexington

You Decide When and How You Become the Perfect Fit for an Exciting Career Path!

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE:
WE WANT TO EMPOWER YOU TO UNLOCK YOUR GOALS.

FOR JOB SEEKERS

FOR EMPLOYERS

Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the SC Department of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Team, statewide, toll-free, 24/7 at 833-364-2274 or by email at mobilecrisis@scdmh.org.