In 1985, Partnerships With Industry (PWI) was one of the first organizations in California to offer its clients the
choice of “supported employment” opportunities out in the community.This program was developed to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities become self-sufficient and self-confident members of the community. By the end of the first decade serving North County, we had expanded our services and served over 300 persons. This decade saw the formation of Group Services with organizations such as the Army and Navy Academy and the City of Vista. They are still business partners to this day!

Since that first decade, PWI has opened offices in Central San Diego, South Bay and East County. Helping over 1,000 individuals annually, PWI works with businesses such as QUALCOMM, UC San Diego, Home Depot, Sea World, Hoehn Mercedes, San Diego Zoo, City of Coronado and Legoland.