About Us.

Pathway 2 Employment History

Established in 2012

"While working with youth in a mental health care facility in 2012, two friends decided to start a venture to help the same population of youth to transition to independence. Eric Thompson and Shamar Finney for years have spent time preparing young and challenged youth for life.However a number of them found it difficult to hold a job and provide for their responsibilities and families.

​We spent years preparing these youth but learned that being prepared in an isolated arena does not meet the challenges of being responsible in a adult world.  Through lots of effort and planning, Pathway 2 Employment opened its doors to people who have been identified with disabilities and have found it difficult to navigate a pathway to independence."

Our Goal

​Pathway 2 Employment, (P2E) is committed to developing and providing consumer oriented services. This includes engaging consumers to get their input and empowering consumers to be actively involved in all aspects of services.
The organization accepts all individuals who fall within the eligibility criteria for Supported Employment/Work adjustment, have the desire to work, and embrace the opportunity to obtain competitive employment. P2E personnel are qualified to assist consumers with minimal to the most significant disabilities for whom competitive employment in an integrated setting would be unlikely without on-going support.

Our Team

Eric Thompson
President

​Eric Thompson, President, Pathway 2 Employment, 1988 graduate of Traveler's Rest HS, Winston-Salem State University Political Science. I have always had a passion to help people and have been a servant of the community. After working in the school system and in the mental health field for 22 years with helping prepare young people for their environment after school, I decided to further help with their independence out in the "Real World"! Our dream and mission is to continue to serve the community.

                                                                              Shamar Finney
​                                                                               Vice President

​​​Shamar Finney, Vice President, Pathway 2 Employment. I am a graduate of Crest High school in Boiling Springs NC. I have a degree from Penn State University in Rehabilitation Services. It has always been a passion of mine to help those in need, and as a leader of this company, I can truly say we enjoy what we do. I have 15 years experience in the Mental Health field and I am truly dedicated to impacting the lives of the individuals we serve.