Category Archives: Skills Center

5 Misconceptions About Hiring People with Disabilities | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

(April 15, 2025) In today’s diverse workforce, adults with disabilities represent an untapped talent pool that brings unique perspectives, skills, and dedication to the workplace....

Registration Open for Inclusive Manufacturing Summer Camps

(April 8, 2025) BCI is accepting applications for free, four-week summer camps in Missouri and Illinois. The experiences are designed for high school students with...

How to Choose a Vocational Training Program | BCI Boone Center, Inc.

(February 19, 2025) For many individuals with disabilities, vocational training is a pathway to increased confidence, professional growth, and social engagement. Job training for disabled...

Preston’s Story: Mission Accomplished!

(December 2, 2024) Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into an adult who fully participates in society. For Karen and Rob Brouillet, this...

Announcing Beltservice Corporation Job Training Program

(November 19, 2024) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities through employment—has joined forces with Beltservice Corporation to...

BCI Launches New Vocational Training Programs with Emerson, Watlow, and Wentzville School District

(September 12, 2024) BCI is thrilled to announce our partnership with Emerson, Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., and the Wentzville School District to establish three new...

True Manufacturing Welcomes All Abilities

(August 15, 2024) True Manufacturing in O’Fallon, Mo., stands out as our longest-running and most successful vocational training partner. Since the first class in 2019,...

2023 Disability Transition Conference is September 15

(July 25, 2023) The BCI Skills Center will host a Disability Transition Planning Conference on Friday, September 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at...

Unique Camp Supports Shift in Disability Employment Practices

(July 20, 2023) “It’s Friday, and we’re changing lives. So, it’s a good day.” Such simple but powerful words from Matt Jannings, chief program officer...

BCI Receives PLB Funding to Support St. Louis County Residents with Disabilities

(May 16, 2023) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) has been approved to receive $89,108 in funding from the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County (PLB)....