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 Cente

r 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.

04/25/2026

August 7 is the day! You'll want to be out at Hickory Hills Golf Course to support L.E. Phillips Career Development Center and have a great time doing it!

One week to go until we Bowl for Kids' Sake! Want to support the cause? Click the link in the comments to donate to Big ...
04/23/2026

One week to go until we Bowl for Kids' Sake! Want to support the cause? Click the link in the comments to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin!

Wow! Nate and Phillip showed us their GOLD MEDALS today after helping their team, the Bucks, win 1st place at state for ...
04/21/2026

Wow! Nate and Phillip showed us their GOLD MEDALS today after helping their team, the Bucks, win 1st place at state for Special Olympics during the weekend! They were a perfect 7-0. Congratulations guys!

04/21/2026

Tonight's the night! We'll see you for dinner at Northern Tap House - Eau Claire!

Thank you, WEAU 13 News, for helping to share the word about Carter, his book, Carter's Haircut, and Autism Awareness Mo...
04/21/2026

Thank you, WEAU 13 News, for helping to share the word about Carter, his book, Carter's Haircut, and Autism Awareness Month!

Carter Lage, diagnosed with autism at age 2, credits childhood idol Marc Brown for inspiring his writing career

04/18/2026

Have a great meal and support a great cause on Tuesday evening at Northern Tap House - Eau Claire!

Easter Celebration pictures! Are YOU in one or more of these? What was your favorite part of our event?
04/17/2026

Easter Celebration pictures! Are YOU in one or more of these? What was your favorite part of our event?

Thank you to these sponsors for helping the cause of our organization!
04/16/2026

Thank you to these sponsors for helping the cause of our organization!

We hope to see you at Northern Tap House - Eau Claire on Tuesday evening!
04/15/2026

We hope to see you at Northern Tap House - Eau Claire on Tuesday evening!

How do we keep bringing so much great stuff for the silent auction? In-kind donors like these businesses! Thank you for ...
04/14/2026

How do we keep bringing so much great stuff for the silent auction? In-kind donors like these businesses! Thank you for your support!

The community's generosity is reflected in our Charity Golf Outing every summer. These sponsors go the extra mile to hel...
04/13/2026

The community's generosity is reflected in our Charity Golf Outing every summer. These sponsors go the extra mile to help...thank you!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for supporting the Charity Golf Outing! Your help is essential for making this a great e...
04/12/2026

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for supporting the Charity Golf Outing! Your help is essential for making this a great event!

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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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.