Western Carolina University

On-Campus Supervisors
WCU entities have been partnering with the UP Program since 2007, and our on-campus job networks continue to grow. Current employment partnerships include:

• Campus Police
• Campus Recreation Center
• Catamount Bookstore
• Catamount Clothing and Gifts Store
• Cullowhee Kids Preschool at Cullowhee United Methodist Church
• EnTOURage
• Facilities Management – Building and Environmental Services
• Facilities Management – Mechanic Shop
• Greenhouse
• Hunter Library
• International Programs and Services
• Kneedler Child Development Center
• Mountain Heritage Center
• Residential Living – Building and Environmental Services
• Residential Living – Student Mail Services
• School of Teaching and Learning (severe disabilities grant)
• Office of Admissions
• Office of Athletics
• Residential Living
• The Cat's Den

We would like to thank all of these employers for their dedication to our program and for helping our participants succeed.

Community/Off-Campus Employers
Current employment partnerships include:

• Around the Son Daycare
• Easter Seals UCP
• Fun Depot
• Graham County
• McDonalds
• The Arc of Haywood County
• Waynesville Police Department

Are you part of a business that is interested in hiring enthusiastic and dedicated workers? Are you interested in helping individuals who have disabilities fulfill lifelong dreams of supporting themselves? Consider hiring a UP participant! These talented individuals have two years of tailored training and are ready to pursue permanent careers. Benefits for companies include employees coming in with experience, up to one year of support and assistance from UP staff, and possible tax credits.

If you would like to employ one of our participants, please contact Cassie M. Coco, our career development coordinator.