Int’l Falls program specialist promoted to dual role covering Baudette. Mary Beth Gibson We happily announce the promotion of Mary Beth Gibson, current program specialist at the International Falls division, to an expanded role serving the community of Baudette. Promoted to her current role only last September, Mary Beth has contributed to creating a significant shift in mindset ...

An illustration of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease. Image courtesy CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS The Occupational Development Center will be temporarily closing work activity centers in accordance with CDC and state guidelines pertaining to the COVID-19 crisis. This is for the health and safety of the populations we serve. We are prepared to ...

April takes a minute from her duties at River Bend Resort to talk about work. Celebrating the recent success of one of our people served! Seven years ago, April Bergeson started utilizing the employment skills and placement services provided by ODC in Baudette. During this time, April has made tremendous progress in pursuing her employment goals ...

Our Grand Rapids division held a retirement party in December for longtime employee, Pauline Saccoman. Pauline started at ODC in 1975. Over the course of her 44-year career, she worked in a variety of jobs that she tackled with diligence and dedication. Most recently, she was involved in the HTC program assembling taconite sample bags, packaging ...

Janelle Fick: Employment Specialist for TRF and Warren Janelle Fick and Becca Strand step up into extended community roles We delighted to announce two recent staff promotions and soon-to-be familiar faces in the community. Janelle Fick has been promoted to Employment Specialist, a position that is shared between ODC’s TRF and Warren divisions. She will play a more ...

ODC person served, Patrick, discusses the positive effects of his job during a shift at his workplace. Kicking off the giving season to raise funds and awareness for inclusive workplaces We are happy to announce we are partnering with nonprofit organization GiveMN to participate in Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s homegrown giving holiday, on Thursday, Nov. ...

Stacy McCollum Stacy McCollum takes on role of Program Specialist We are excited to announce the recent promotion of Stacy McCollum to Program Specialist. This role includes program oversight for both our Thief River Falls and Crookston locations. Stacy has nearly 20 years experience working with people with disabilities, 16 of which have been with ODC performing in ...

People with disabilities have an important role in the success of America’s economy. As a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities, Occupational Development Center (ODC) is celebrating National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by sharing our background and understanding of what this means for our staff, persons served, and partners. The ...

Manufacturing an important part of Greater Minnesota’s economy. Throughout the month of October, tours are taking place across the state in celebration of Minnesota Manufacturing. We would like to highlight the contributions of our production divisions to Minnesota’s manufacturing industry by providing tours of our production facilities in Bemidji, Buhl, and Roseau. Bemidji: October 10th, 12:30-2:00pm Buhl: October ...

MaryBeth Gibson, Program Specialist MaryBeth Gibson to lead and mentor International Falls program staff. We are delighted to announce MaryBeth Gibson as International Falls division’s new Program Specialist. With a degree in Business Administration Management and over 18 years experience in various performance, training and development, and operations management positions, Gibson brings her experience and passion to ODC ...