Boone Center Inc

Competitive employment arose from the restructuring of community employment during fiscal 2020 when the organization exited temporary employment placement and commercial cleaning services. Competitive employment is defined as "working alongside non-disabled team members and earning the same responsibilities, opportunities, benefits, and pay." under competitive employment, the organization provides employment services, vocational training, and follow-along-services.

The skills center is a first-of-its-kind vocational training facility specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its mission is to give everyone the ability to find meaningful work through comprehensive training. Initiated during fiscal 2018, the skills center enrolled its first students in january 2019 and successfully began graduating students into the workforce. The skills center collaborates with business partners to provide job-specific training and currently offers programs in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, custodial, and warehousing.