L.E. Phillips Career Development Center

L.E. Phillips Career Development Center L.E. Phillips Career Development Center is a rehabilitation facility located in Eau Claire, WI. Our Story

The L.E. was formed without stock and not for profit.

Established in 1959 to provide meaningful and appropriate vocational and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. Phillips Career Development Center's first official meeting was on July 1,1959. On that day the organization was incorporated under provisions of Chapter 181 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The corporation of "The Shelter For Handicapped, Inc." The Center was one of the first rehabilitation facilities for individuals in the State of Wisconsin. On January 27,1970 the name was changed to "Career Development Center, Inc" and in January 1977 the name was changed again to become the "L.E. Phillips Career Development Center, Inc." Our articles of incorporation state the purpose for which we organized was: "To establish maintain, manage and support, through public and individual effort and appeal, a place for the employment of persons who are disabled or disadvantaged, and to provide a means where by such persons can enter into a gainful occupation." The people who are participating in the work areas are as diverse as the products provided. Individuals referred to the Center come from all over the state, from as far south as Milwaukee and north to Rice Lake, and from around the world. In addition to the vocational opportunities, the Career Development Center also has a Corporate Guardianship program. We have been approved for 125 wards throughout the State of Wisconsin, and currently have 92 wards appointed by the court. Today, the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center serves over one thousand individuals on a yearly basis, while maintaining the original purpose for which the Center was originated. The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center also works in collaboration with many other agencies in the Eau Claire area such as but not limited to the Eau Claire School District, Chippewa Valley Technical College and Literacy Volunteers of America. It is the intention of the Center to move and grow and remain flexible to meet the needs of workers in the Chippewa Valley.
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Working together to make a difference! Our mission is to be a viable business enterprise as a means to provide meaningful and appropriate vocational services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. Services to grow your business and our community
We offer great services at a great price for businesses of all sizes. We use those services to provide people with special needs or disabilities with the jobs and skills training that will help them succeed.

09/24/2025

Ep. 22 Conversations With Carter | Carter's NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

09/23/2025

Ep. 21 Conversations With Carter | We have a GREAT partnership with United Way Greater Chippewa Valley!

Outfit your crew, team or family with custom items. Give our Print Shop a try! lecdc.org/get-a-quote.html
09/21/2025

Outfit your crew, team or family with custom items. Give our Print Shop a try! lecdc.org/get-a-quote.html

09/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported the 36th Annual Charity Golf Outing!

09/16/2025

Ep. 20 Conversations With Carter | Nicole does many different jobs!

The 44th Annual Buckshot Run was a hit! Do you see yourself in any of these pictures from the event?
09/12/2025

The 44th Annual Buckshot Run was a hit! Do you see yourself in any of these pictures from the event?

We are so proud of Carter for releasing Carter's Haircut, his FIRST children's book! Get your copy at Not Justa Coffee S...
09/11/2025

We are so proud of Carter for releasing Carter's Haircut, his FIRST children's book! Get your copy at Not Justa Coffee Shop or order at the link in the comments.

Big thanks to you and to all of our sponsors for making the 44th Annual Buckshot Run such a great event! We appreciate y...
09/09/2025

Big thanks to you and to all of our sponsors for making the 44th Annual Buckshot Run such a great event! We appreciate you!

Last Saturday, our team had the privilege of participating in the 44th Annual Buckshot Run!
This event helped support the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center and local Special Olympic Athletes, and SCHEELS couldn't be prouder to have been a sponsor at this event!

We produce many different custom items in our Print Shop. Get a quote for your order here: lecdc.org/get-a-quote.html
09/07/2025

We produce many different custom items in our Print Shop. Get a quote for your order here: lecdc.org/get-a-quote.html

09/04/2025

The power of partnership

Were YOU at Summer Bash with Chris Kroeze last month?
09/03/2025

Were YOU at Summer Bash with Chris Kroeze last month?

Address

1515 Ball Street
Eau Claire, WI
54703

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(715) 834-2771

Website

https://linktr.ee/lephillipscdc

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Our Story

The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center's first official meeting was on July 1,1959. On that day the organization was incorporated under provisions of Chapter 181 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The corporation of "The Shelter For Handicapped, Inc." was formed without stock and not for profit. The Center was one of the first rehabilitation facilities for individuals in the State of Wisconsin. On January 27,1970 the name was changed to "Career Development Center, Inc" and in January 1977 the name was changed again to become the "L.E. Phillips Career Development Center, Inc." Our articles of incorporation state the purpose for which we organized was: "To establish maintain, manage and support, through public and individual effort and appeal, a place for the employment of persons who are disabled or disadvantaged, and to provide a means where by such persons can enter into a gainful occupation." The people who are participating in the work areas are as diverse as the products provided. Individuals referred to the Center come from all over the state, from as far south as Milwaukee and north to Rice Lake, and from around the world. In addition to the vocational opportunities, the Career Development Center also has a Corporate Guardianship program. We have been approved for 125 wards throughout the State of Wisconsin, and currently have 92 wards appointed by the court. Today, the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center serves over one thousand individuals on a yearly basis, while maintaining the original purpose for which the Center was originated. The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center also works in collaboration with many other agencies in the Eau Claire area such as but not limited to the Eau Claire School District, Chippewa Valley Technical College and Literacy Volunteers of America. It is the intention of the Center to move and grow and remain flexible to meet the needs of workers in the Chippewa Valley. ​ Working together to make a difference! Our mission is to be a viable business enterprise as a means to provide meaningful and appropriate vocational services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. Services to grow your business and our community We offer great services at a great price for businesses of all sizes. We use those services to provide people with special needs or disabilities with the jobs and skills training that will help them succeed.