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HARRIGAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Vocational • Individual Mentoring • Groups
Why We Do What We Do
Harrigan Development Services provides both Vocational and Supportive Services. Our client population includes individuals who are at-risk, who have a disability, or who simply need extra support to move forward in certain aspects of their life.
Our Supportive Services program aims to help clients maximize independence, increase feelings of self-worth, and ultimately live purposeful and meaningful lives. Our services include Professional Mentoring, Support Groups and Social Skills Groups and Life Skills Training.
Our Vocational Services program focuses on individuals transitioning from school to work and those who are re-entering the workforce. HDS has a team of job developers and job coaches whose experience and expertise center around helping clients with varying disabilities and employment needs. Whether assisting with the development of internships or permanent employment sites, the HDS team prides itself in finding innovative and creative ways to help individuals with the job search process.
Harrigan Development Services also assists businesses to fulfill their diverse labor needs with pre-evaluated and job-ready candidates. Employers who seek out HDS are typically interested in finding qualified interns or permanent employees.
How We Can Help
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Skills Groups
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Professional Mentoring
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Vocational Services
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Parent & Sibling Support Services
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School-Based Services
What Others are Saying About Us
Harrigan Developmental Services has been an outstanding partner to the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music by providing hands-on oversight to make the experience of their intern remarkably positive for both the business and the intern!
Greg, President & CEO of Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Harrigan Development opened our eyes to a wonderful program we didn’t even know existed. We have an amazing employee that couldn’t be a better fit. Andy is professional, consistent and very passionate about his work. We will definitely be using Harrigan Development for further hiring or intern needs.
Melanie, Director of Sales - Advantage Leasing
Harrigan Development Services is a great fit for me. It’s hard to find good candidates and it’s hard to find the time to ensure the candidate is really right for the job. On top of that, Andy provided coaching to ensure a smooth transition into the job and he’s still available for that coaching today. HDS has made hiring a lot easier!
Small Business Owner
Our son’s job coordinator, David Partrick, has been wonderful to work with. He worked very hard finding him a job and his job coaches were excellent, patient and caring. I could not have asked for a better team to work with in finding employment for our son. It was an exceptionally positive experience. Thank you !
Michelle, Client’s Parent
Harrigan Development Services has provided our son with a variety of opportunities to become more involved in the community and to improve his self-confidence. We have utilized vocational, Compass Peers, individual support, and mentoring services. I think what sets HDS apart from other providers is Andy and his staff’s empathy for what can be a difficult process to navigate. I feel confident that our son is receiving the best services possible from Harrigan Development Services.
Client's Parent
HDS not only found the perfect match for me and my business, but they have also been their for all of the follow up support we needed. Its nice to see that we have people like this in the community.
Paul, Small Business Owner
By The Numbers
1,029
Number of clients served since 2015
449
Number of businesses who have brought on our vocational clients for job shadows, internships and permanent jobs since 2015
339
Number of mentoring clients we've served since 2015
201
Number of group attendees since 2015