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Creating pathways to employment for people with disabilities or barriers.

Challenge Workforce Solutions is a non-profit that is committed to creating pathways to employment for people with disabilities or barriers.

10/20/2026

We’re honored to be GreenStar Food Co+op’s 🍅✨ October Round Up for Positive Change recipient!

Throughout October, shoppers can round up their purchase at the register to support Challenge Workforce Solutions and our work creating pathways to meaningful employment for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

🪙 Every donation helps us provide resources that can make a real difference, from transportation and work-appropriate clothing to crisis support that helps people stay connected to employment.

Thank you to GreenStar Food Co-op, its members, and shoppers for supporting a community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 💚🩵

09/14/2026

Happy DSP Week! 💙💚

This week, we're proud to celebrate the dedicated Direct Support Professionals who help people achieve their goals, gain confidence, and participate fully in their communities.

Every day, DSPs provide encouragement, guidance, and support that empowers individuals to build skills, pursue opportunities, and live more independent lives. Their compassion, commitment, and positive impact help strengthen our communities and create opportunities for people to thrive.

To all the DSPs making a difference each and every day, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the meaningful role you play in the lives of so many. We appreciate you this week and all year long!

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the victims of September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of all those who responded in the aftermath of the attacks.

We remember the first responders who rushed toward danger, the families and loved ones who endured unimaginable loss, and the survivors whose lives were forever changed. We also recognize the air traffic controllers, aviation professionals, military personnel, and emergency management teams whose swift actions helped safeguard countless travelers and communities across North America.

The response to that day extended beyond our borders. Canadian communities welcomed and cared for thousands of passengers and crew members who suddenly found themselves far from home, reflecting the kindness, generosity, and cooperation that emerged during a time of crisis.

As we reflect on this day, we honor the memory of those we lost and the many individuals whose service, compassion, and commitment helped a nation begin to heal.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

🏆 We're cheering on our partners at Mozaic!

Finger Lakes Textiles & Arctic Gear have officially advanced to the FINAL ROUND of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in New York competition and are just one step away from the title. Voting is open through September 24.

✅ Vote once per day, per device
✅ Share with friends, family, and coworkers
✅ Help recognize the people behind Finger Lakes Textiles & Arctic Gear

🔗 Vote here: https://madeinny.org/2026-coolest-thing-made-ny-voting-page

As a proud partner of Mozaic, Challenge Workforce Solutions is excited to support the talented team behind Finger Lakes Textiles & Arctic Gear. This competition showcases more than great products. It highlights quality manufacturing, meaningful employment opportunities, and the hard work and dedication of the people who make it all possible.

Let's come together to support our partners and help shine a spotlight on the power of employment, opportunity, and inclusion.

09/07/2026

💼 Work creates opportunity. Opportunity changes lives.

This Labor Day, we recognize the value of meaningful employment and celebrate the workers, businesses, and job seekers who help strengthen our communities every day.

At Challenge Workforce Solutions, we're proud to connect people with opportunities that support independence, growth, and long-term success.

Thank you to all those whose hard work keeps our region moving forward.

08/17/2026

💙 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the impact nonprofit organizations have on the communities they serve and the lives they help strengthen every day.

At Challenge Workforce Solutions, our mission is rooted in creating opportunities. We believe everyone deserves the chance to build skills, find meaningful employment, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through workforce development, training, job placement, and supportive employment services, we help connect people with pathways to success while supporting businesses in building strong, inclusive teams.

National Nonprofit Day is a reminder that meaningful change happens when people invest in one another. Every job secured, every new skill learned, and every goal achieved represents the power of opportunity and the importance of community support.

We are grateful for the employers who open their doors, the staff who provide guidance and encouragement, and the people whose determination and hard work inspire us every day. Together, we are helping create a workforce where people can thrive, contribute their talents, and build brighter futures.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps make these opportunities possible.

07/26/2026

🌟 July 26 is National Disability Independence Day.

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990. The ADA was a landmark civil rights law that helped expand access and opportunities for people with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination and promoting accessibility in employment, education, transportation, public spaces, and community life.

💼 At Challenge Workforce Solutions, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment and contribute their skills and talents in the workplace. National Disability Independence Day serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made toward greater inclusion, as well as the ongoing work needed to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for all.

🤝 Every day, we work alongside job seekers and employers to build workplaces where people can succeed, grow, and thrive. Through employment supports, workforce development, and strong community partnerships, we help connect people with opportunities that promote independence, confidence, and long-term success.

✨ As we celebrate National Disability Independence Day, we honor the advocates, leaders, and community members whose efforts helped make the ADA a reality and continue working toward a future where all people have access to meaningful employment and full participation in their communities.

07/04/2026

For 250 years, opportunity has been one of the cornerstones of the American story.
At Challenge Workforce Solutions, we are proud to help make that opportunity more accessible for people in our community.

Meaningful employment is more than a job—it’s independence, confidence, and the ability to contribute and grow. Every person deserves the chance to find their place in the workforce and build a future they’re proud of.

As we celebrate this historic Independence Day, we recognize the power of inclusion in the workplace. When businesses open their doors and people are supported in their goals, entire communities benefit.

Together, we continue building pathways to employment, strengthening our workforce, and creating opportunities that last.

Happy 250th Birthday, America. ❤️🤍💙

06/09/2026

Coached by Director of Vocational Services Briggs Seekins, Challenge participants Aziza, Joel, Kinsey, and Zoe competed in Powerlifting at the ,Special Olympics New York Summer Games this weekend, held in Utica, NY.

The team would like to thank the Groton Fitness Center for hosting their team practices!

Address

950 Danby Road, Suite 179
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16072728990

Website

http://www.aboutchallenge.org/

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