Founded in 1978, WORTH Industries is one of Missouri Sheltered Workshops, which are nonprofit businesses that provides employment services for the individuals with disabilities. The organization s board members include local businessmen, educators, lawyers, accountants and family members of employees. Its professionals are certified by the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation Organization. WORTH Industries provides vocational training in the areas of sorting, labeling, sealing, gluing and shrink wrapping. The organization also provides employment opportunities blister packaging, heat sealing, recycling and shredding. It maintains a location in St. Louis.