Meet Brandon
We love hearing how our clients excel after finding positions of employment within the community. Brandon worked at Weaver for eight years in various divisions, such as TruClean, EarthCare and SecurShred. Now, he’s working at Associated Materials. 
During his time at Weaver, he learned how to be self-motivated, understand the importance of being on time and how to build good working relationships. Because of his ability to effectively communicate with others and drive to do his very best, Brandon is doing great at work. He won multiple “Perfect Attendance” awards and receives bonuses for his excellent work.
Married for 12 years and with two pets, Brandon is always keeping busy.
Meet Tyrell
Tyrell worked at Weaver for 12 years, most recently as a crew member on the METRO sign crew team of the Community Group Employment department, before finally receiving his “dream job” at the Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority in October 2022 as a vehicle detailer.
While working at Weaver, Tyrell improved his communication skills, learned how to plan for independent employment in the community, became even more familiar with METRO and excelled in his transportation planning skills. In addition, he has worked hard to understand what he needed to do to move his career beyond Weaver.
Structured workdays help individuals with disabilities build skills, confidence and independence by creating consistency, reducing stress and improving focus. Routine breaks tasks into manageable steps, reinforces essential workplace skills and allows individuals to complete responsibilities with less support over time. This structure supports long-term growth and prepares individuals for greater independence and employment success.
Micro-internships in supported employment offer employers a simple way to create inclusive, short-term work opportunities that help individuals with disabilities build skills and confidence. These structured projects allow businesses to evaluate talent, strengthen their teams and expand opportunity while creating meaningful pathways to long-term success through thoughtful support and clear expectations.
Supported employment is about more than job placement — it’s about helping individuals set and reach meaningful goals that build confidence, independence and long-term stability. At Weaver Industries, goal setting starts with listening and turns personal hopes into clear, achievable steps, with ongoing support along the way. As individuals grow, their goals evolve, making employment not just a paycheck, but a pathway to purpose, progress and belonging.