Event date: 04/25/2017 (Rock Hill Area office)
Expect, Employ and Empower. What can you do?
Local businesses and Partners came out to hear the benefits of how Vocational Rehabilitation can benefit business and companies in York County. There were 28 attendees at the event sponsored by the “disAbilities Committee, a subcommittee of the Catawba Workforce Development Board and SC Works. The event was planned to let businesses know that VR is here to assist them in finding and maintaining talent. Those with disabilities are a “hidden talent pool” and we want employers to know the benefits of hiring those with disabilities.
Quote from the Employer providing an employer Testimony. “VR does a wonderful job for us. They screen for Talent and give us motivated individuals who want to work. They are a great team to work with, we have 82% placement rate that stuck. Thanks for sending us good people.” Debbie Stikeleather, SPHR SHRM-CSP | HR Manager | PCI Group Inc
Quote from a client: Jennifer Jordan. “VR teaches the Do’s and Don’ts of working. They helped me a lot. VR was a world changer. If not for them, I would not be where I am without VR.
Event date: 04/26/2017 (Lancaster Area office)
Local businesses and Partners came out to hear the benefits of how Vocational Rehabilitation can benefit business and companies in York County. There were 18 attendees at the event sponsored by the “disAbilities Committee, a subcommittee of the Catawba Workforce Development Board and SC Works. The event was planned to let businesses know that VR is here to assist them in finding and maintaining talent. Those with disabilities are a “hidden talent pool” and we want employers to know the benefits of hiring those with disabilities.
Marvin Starks General Manager for Nibrol , “We have an amazing relationship with Vocational Rehabilitation and I look forward to future collaboration.”
Carrie stated that VR sent her to the “best job that she has ever had.” “They send you out, they guide you, and they encourage you. I have enjoyed the experience and I am thankful for the people I’ve met at Vocational Rehabilitation.” I love my job at Nibrol”
Event Date: 04/27/2017 (Chester part of the Rock Hill VR office)
Local businesses and Partners came out to hear the benefits of how Vocational Rehabilitation can benefit business and companies in York County. There were several attendees at the event sponsored by the “disAbilities Committee, a subcommittee of the Catawba Workforce Development Board and SC Works. The event was planned to let businesses know that VR is here to assist them in finding and maintaining talent. Those with disabilities are a “hidden talent pool” and we want employers to know the benefits of hiring those with disabilities.
Mr. Podmore “Working with VR has been able to help w/passing DOT physical and working with folks to get them what they need. Able to help w/ keeping their jobs. Helps w/ finding resources to help them keep employment.
Marie Artis-Client’s –testimony; “The work they have done is wonderful, I went to the evaluation center, they taught me to get well from the inside out, I feel as if I am the only client.’