Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Work Readiness Program (WRP) on anxiety levels and coping ways of people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Material and Methods: WRP consists of 7 sessions, in which two 1 hr meetings were held weekly for 5 weeks. A total of 7 participants enrolled into WRP were assessed before, immediately after and 6 months after the program. Sociodemographic Form, State/Trait Anxiety Inventory and Coping Styles Inventory were administered. Results: The results revealed that there was a statistically significant difference in terms of the trait anxiety scores (p=0.034) and the total score of coping ways (p=0.002) in pre-intervention, postintervention and 6-month follow-up; however, no significant difference was found in terms of state anxiety scores (p>0.05). Paired comparisons showed that the trait anxiety scores were higher at 6-month followup compared to the scores at baseline (p<0.05). It was found that CSI-total score decreased gradually at post-intervention and at 6-month follow-up compared to the scores at baseline (p < 0.05). Discussion: WRP reduced the trait anxiety levels and improved coping skills of the participants who completed the program. Our study results showed the necessity and importance of work readiness programs in people diagnosed with schizophrenia.