Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Adults with Disabilities Through Employment & Contract Packaging Services
Founded in 1960 by Jane Crider and Margaret Holmes, Boone Center has dedicated over six decades to empowering adults with disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities. Our continuum of programs, including organizational employment, competitive employment, and vocational training at the BCI Skills Center, reflects our commitment to fostering independence and purpose. With CARF accreditation since 1992, we combine industry expertise with personalized support to help individuals develop skills, secure jobs, and achieve personal growth. Our contract packaging division, BCI Packaging, operates as a social enterprise, reinvesting profits into our mission while delivering high-quality services to clients.Through partnerships with local businesses and a focus on innovation, we have placed thousands of individuals into competitive roles while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Our team of experienced professionals adheres to core values of integrity, accountability, and empathy, ensuring every client receives tailored support. As Missouri's second-largest extended employment workshop, we continue to expand our impact while maintaining the community-driven ethos established by our founders.
Services
Vocational Training
Contract Packaging
Organizational Employment
Competitive Employment
Inventory Management
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of experience in disability employment services
- CARF-accredited programs since 1992
- First-of-its-kind vocational training facility in Missouri
- Proven track record placing graduates into competitive jobs
- Integrated social enterprise model combining mission with business excellence
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
What people say
Grew confidence
Achieved independence
Supportive team
Career growth
Life-changing experience
Services
Vocational Training
The BCI Skills Center offers specialized vocational training programs in partnership with local businesses. Students gain hands-on experience in fields like manufacturing, hospitality, and warehouse operations. Graduates receive job placement assistance and ongoing support to ensure successful transitions to competitive employment.
Contract Packaging
BCI Packaging provides comprehensive contract packaging and light manufacturing services. Our facility handles labor-intensive projects, inventory management, and customized packaging solutions while employing adults with disabilities through our organizational employment program.
Competitive Employment
Our competitive employment program connects individuals with disabilities to community-based jobs with local employers. We offer ongoing job coaching and support services to ensure long-term success in diverse industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing.
Questions
What types of disabilities do you support?
We serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and cognitive impairments.
How long does vocational training take?
Programs typically last 6-12 months with customized training based on individual needs and job market demands.
Do you offer job placement guarantees?
While we can't guarantee placement, our graduates have a 90% job placement rate within six months of completing training programs.
How is your organization funded?
We operate through a combination of service revenue, grants, and community donations to sustain our mission-driven programs.