CAREERS

What CAREERS does

CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Valhalla, NY (Westchester County), that delivers free vocational rehabilitation and employment services to individuals with learning, developmental, psychiatric, and physical disabilities across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, New York. Core offerings include the High School Transition Program, the Ambition In Motion (AIM) Program, the Ticket to Work Program (in partnership with the Social Security Administration), and direct Job Placement Services featuring one-on-one staff support, on-the-job training, and long-term career support — all provided at no cost to clients, families, or employers. The organization also operates a Thrift Boutique social enterprise in Carmel, NY that generates funding and serves as a hands-on job-training venue, and it produces a modest digital presence (newsletter, Facebook, YouTube) plus annual fundraising events.

The operating model is a sales-led, direct community-service delivery model executed by a small staff of 11-50 employees, structured around contractual relationships with New York State government agencies — principally ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and the NY State Office of Mental Health — which together supply approximately 88% of operating funds. Donations, foundation and corporate grants (including a long-standing PepsiCo EnAble sponsorship since 2006), and Thrift Boutique retail contribute the remaining ~12%, with 84% of total expenses directed to client services. In October 2025 the organization announced a pending merger with Opengate, Inc. (subject to NY State Attorney General approval, with transition expected by December 2025) intended to combine resources and expand employment and support programs; the organization also recently broadened its client base to include seniors with and without disabilities seeking work. Technology is not a meaningful component of the operating stack: the only disclosed integration is PayPal for online donations, and there is no proprietary software, mobile application, or AI/ML capability underpinning service delivery.

Name

CAREERS

Legal name

CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://careerssupportsolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAREERS Support Solutions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 1987, that provides free job placement, on-the-job training, and long-term employment support to individuals with disabilities across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, NY, funded primarily by New York State vocational rehabilitation agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Disability employment support
• Job placement services
• Supported employment programs
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valhalla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The majority of funding (88% on average) comes from state and federal government sources including ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation), OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities), and NY State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
2. Donations and Grants: Approximately 12% of funding comes from donations from individuals and grants from foundations, corporations, or organizations.
3. Thrift Boutique Operations: CAREERS operates a Thrift Boutique at 531 Route 52, Suite 4 in Carmel, NY. All proceeds from the shop fund job training and placement programs for individuals with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAREERS Support Solutions provides free vocational rehabilitation and employment support services to individuals with learning, developmental, psychiatric, and physical disabilities in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, NY. The organization places clients in jobs based on their abilities and interests, provides on-the-job training, and delivers long-term employment support for as long as each person needs. It also operates a Thrift Boutique social enterprise that funds programs while serving as a job-skills training venue.

Product overview

CAREERS Support Solutions is a not-for-profit organization offering a suite of employment services for individuals with disabilities in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, NY. The organization operates several interconnected programs including the High School Transition Program, Ambition In Motion (AIM) Program, and Ticket to Work Program, all providing job placement and long-term employment support. Services are provided at no cost to clients, families, or employers. The organization also runs a Thrift Boutique social enterprise that serves as a hands-on job training venue while generating funding for programs. Founded in 1987, the organization has been helping people with learning, developmental, psychiatric, and physical disabilities find and maintain employment for over 35 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Transition Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of expenses provide direct services to clients

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westchester CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestchester County government partnership. CAREERS displays Westchester County logo and collaborates with county agencies to serve residents with disabilities in Westchester County, NY.
• Putnam CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPutnam County government partnership. CAREERS displays Putnam County logo and collaborates with county agencies to serve residents with disabilities in Putnam County, NY.
• Dutchess CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutchess County government partnership. CAREERS has expanded services to include Dutchess County and displays the Dutchess County OMH logo indicating collaboration with the Office of Mental Health.
• PepsiCominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPepsiCo EnAble program sponsor. Has been sponsoring CAREERS Annual Anniversary event since 2006. Employee clients James Martinelli and Tom Adimari thank Pepsi EnAble representative Natalie Sokol for ongoing sponsorship.
• Opengate, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPending merger announced October 2025 to expand career opportunities and services for people with disabilities. The merger is pending approval from the New York State Office of the Attorney General, with transition expected by December 2025.
• AdobeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor appearing in anniversary celebration thank you materials for supporting CAREERS programs.
• KitsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor appearing in anniversary celebration thank you materials for supporting CAREERS programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AHRC New York City: AHRC NYC is one of New York's largest nonprofit providers of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including employment and vocational programs. Highly comparable to CAREERS in mission, population served, and NY-state operating context.
• Ability Beyond: Ability Beyond is a CT/NY-area nonprofit serving people with disabilities through residential, vocational, and employment programs. Closely matches CAREERS' service mix including supported employment and community-based supports.
• Wildwood Programs: Wildwood is a New York State nonprofit providing educational, residential, and vocational/employment services for children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in population served, NY-based nonprofit structure, and supported employment offerings.
• Life's WORC: Life's WORC is a Long Island-based nonprofit providing housing, vocational, and day-habilitation services for people with developmental disabilities. Similar mission and OPWDD-funded service model to CAREERS.
• FedCap Rehabilitation Services: FedCap is a New York-based nonprofit providing vocational rehabilitation, employment placement, and support services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Directly comparable operating model, funding sources, and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill is the largest U.S. nonprofit operator of employment and job-training programs, including mission-driven services for people with disabilities. Comparable nonprofit retail-thrift model and supported employment focus but operates at national scale.
• The Arc of the United States: The Arc is a national nonprofit federation serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including employment and community-based supports. Comparable target population and advocacy role, but operates as a federation with a national advocacy and chapter-network model.
• Easterseals: Easterseals is a national nonprofit network providing disability services including employment support, vocational training, and community-based programs. Comparable mission but broader geographic footprint and portfolio beyond employment services.

Emerging players

• Transcen: Transcen is a Maryland-based nonprofit specializing in school-to-work transition services for youth with disabilities. Comparable in the transition-program segment of CAREERS' portfolio and shares the rehabilitation-counseling approach.

Others

• SourceAmerica: SourceAmerica is a nonprofitAbilityOne program administrator that connects agencies serving people with disabilities to federal contracts. Indirect comparator — represents the federal contracting channel that complements CAREERS' state-funded employment placements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=3OK77p0413I
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Careers-for-People-with-Disabilities-Inc/196821057029410

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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