About Us

Established in February 1994, Career Advantage's goal is to help people with disabilities obtain employment, re-enter the workforce and/or achieve their vocational goals.  Career Advantage is Advance's  Supported Employment Program. Career Advantage is located at 1303 Trail Ridge Road in Brookings, SD.  Career Advantage is a private service provider.

Career Advantage provides employment services including Job Placement, Job Coaching, Follow Along, Situational Assessments, Vocational Evaluations, Customized Employment, and Project Skills for individuals with disabilities who wish to obtain and maintain employment in the community. Career Advantage emphasizes competitive employment and support within the business community.  Services are based on the philosophy that all individuals can and have the right to work.  Career Advantage does not place individuals into jobs, we work with each client to develop the skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment.

Career Advantage’s client base includes students transitioning from high school special education programs, adult job seekers, and people who are already employed but may require some assistance to become more independent on the jobs. Services are individualized to meet the needs of clients.  The individuals we serve are located in a six county area and have cognitive and/or physical disabilities.  Some examples are: Fibromyalgia, TBI(Traumatic Brain Injury), hearing loss, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Developmental, acquired disabilities and more.  These individuals are referred to Career Advantage via the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI), school districts, professionals, friends and family members.

Career Advantage is a proud Brookings Area United Way partner.