Triangle, Inc.

Triangle’s School-to-Career (STC) program partners with high schools from Saugus and 14 other under-served communities to help special education students participate in community-based career training. The STC program also allows participants to receive the professional placement supports they need to transition into employment or advance their careers.

Triangle equips 18-29 year olds with the career exploration experiences and community living skills they need to enjoy more independent lives. On any given day CCA youth might be on the Orange Line learning the MBTA, in a local kitchen making lasagna or on the sales floor at Marshalls learning to provide customer service. We’re proud of CCA youth who are building work experience by working at the Malden YMCA, improving their communities through Service Warriors, and attending classes at Bunker Hill Community College. We currently offer Career and Community Access in Malden.

EPIC’s vision is for young people with disabilities transitioning into adulthood to be empowered to embrace their abilities and leadership skills, in order to achieve their goals for gainful employment, higher education and to live healthy lifestyles.

Our Service Warriors are 16-23 year old leaders with disabilities who dedicate a year of their life to discovering greatness through service. The Service Warriors partner with organizations like Boston Parks and Recreation, Community Servings and City Year to make an impact on the community. Throughout the year they also develop their leadership skills by exploring disability history, learning why it is important to vote, and using the arts to express their leadership.

IMPACT:Ability helps youth develop the verbal and physical safety skills they need to live happy, healthy lives in the community. Our talented IMPACT:Ability instructors – both licensed special educators, one with twenty-years experience as a self-defense instructor – create realistic scenarios where students learn to create safe boundaries, respond to threatening people and report any unsafe experiences to trusted friends.

We work one-on-one with career seekers to help them start and advance promising careers at companies like Clarks, Dockside Restaurants, Jiffy Lube, TJ Maxx and Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Whether you are a professional looking to re-enter the workforce, striving to secure your first job, or need a little extra coaching on the new software system at work we can help!

We connect youth and adult career seekers with credentialed training and provide the comprehensive career development support they need to start working in fast growing professions in the Health Care and Food Service industries. We’re proud to partner with organizations like the American Red Cross to equip Certified Nursing Assistants and Bunker Hill Community College to train Food Preps with their sights set on Sous Chef.

We provide the coaching small groups of youth and adults need to work successfully in the community. We’re proud to partner with companies like Bluefish Property Group, Boston Retail, Malden Department of Public Works and others who are committed to employing people with ability in the community. When people turn their focus towards a competitive job in the community we also provide the services they need to achieve their goals.

These learning communities are designed for people who are focused on living fun, active lives in the community. In the morning our crews might go on a tour at the Museum of Fine Art or learn about seasonal vegetables at a community farm. In the afternoon they may go to a Roman Music Therapy class or wrap up the day with yoga. This teams are always full of energy when they are on their way to learn a new skill or simply enjoy the day in the community.

We provide the challenge and support individuals need to live more independent, dignified lives in their own homes. The people we support in Malden, Beverly, Danvers, North Reading, Peabody and Saugus love pursuing their hobbies, attending religious services, connecting with their neighbors and enjoying life in the community.