Parents Alliance Employment Project

Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Community Employment

Devoted to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through individualized employment services

One of the best well known Supported Employment Providers in the county.

As a result of PAEP’s dedication to its mission over 200 individuals are assisted every year to help find meaningful employment in the community. Employers in the community gain qualified, loyal employees, increasing diversity in the workplace.

Assisting Clients Gain Successful Employment Since 1982
2024-2025 Outcomes

Individuals served through PAEP services

Individuals placed into employment

%

Job Retention for at least 1 year post services

Success Stories

Discover inspiring success stories and read how individuals we’ve supported have found meaningful employment and become valued members of our community workforce.

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Important Updates

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Inspired Network

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Our Services & Programs

Job Seekers

Empowering people with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful community employment
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Project Search

Partnering with Northwestern Medicine to offer job skills training through the national Project SEARCH model
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Inspired by Ability

Building employability skills through paid work experiences that lead to competitive employment
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Employers

Providing long term, committed employees well matched to company job openings
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Services Area

As the need for employment services for people with disabilities continues to grow, PAEP continues to expand beyond its DuPage County grassroots. PAEP proudly serves the following counties:

DuPage County

Kane County

Cook County

Kendall County

DeKalb County

Lake County

McHenry County

Will County

PAEP Service area map

See How We Help Students Succeed

This video features a powerful success story from one of our clients and his mom, sharing how PAEP services helped him gain employment and build independence. Click below to learn how your child can reach success through PAEP.

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