TRICO Opportunities, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors.  We provide prompt and individualized vocational rehabilitation services to individuals living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northeastern Wisconsin. These individuals receive services from qualified and experienced professionals. Our vocational rehabilitation programs are under the direction of a licensed vocational counselor.

 TRICO was founded in 1968 by a group of concerned citizens and began in the basement of a church.  We then moved to the local community center and finally to our present location in Kingsford. Since the establishment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, several people qualify for vocational assistance. Individuals can have barriers to employment due to a variety of conditions including:

• Learning Difficulties and Cognitive Disabilities

• Emotional Problems or Mental Illness

• Physical Impairments and Injuries

• Speech and Language Impairments

• Hearing Loss

• Visual Impairments

• Substance Abuse

We’ve had the opportunity to meet many people with diverse backgrounds. Our involvement depends upon the needs of each person served. TRICO offers the following programs and rehabilitation services:

• Vocational Evaluation, Career Exploration, and Functional Capacities Assessment

• Transition Services

• Rehabilitation Plan Development and Vocational Counseling

• Rehabilitation Technology and Job Analysis and Modification Consultation

• Organizational Employment

• Supported Employment

• Work Adjustment Services

In addition, we provide contract work and products through our wood manufacturing, sewing, recycling, and work services departments. Employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities are created in a variety of ways. Our philosophy is that, through careful planning and delivery of services, individuals can achieve the goal of independent competitive employment.

TRICO Opportunities, Inc. has built a solid reputation in providing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation programs, efficient and cost effective services, and quality products. We have accomplished this by working closely with:

• Local and Regional Businesses

• School Districts

• Hospitals

• Social Service and Mental Health Agencies

• State Departments of Rehabilitation

• The Veterans Administration 

• Professionals in the Private Sector

We are a member of the Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations (MARO) and have received certification through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Program, and the National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH).

For more information, or to request a tour of our facilities or a presentation given to a club or organization, please contact: