Pathways II Update and New NASA Contract
Pathways – We have recently hired Brandon Wray as a new counselor for the Pathways II Program. Brandon started last month and is getting hands on training with the other counselors, Laura Lamb and the RSC Liaison. The counselors operate much like Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and purchase vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) and consumer choice. Currently, the counselors have an active caseload of 50 individuals with disabilities. This contract runs for one year with the potential of an expansion over the next several years. Continue Reading…
VGS wins 2008 Dominion Community Impact Award
Vocational Guidance Services was awarded the 2008 Dominion Community Impact Award at the awards luncheon held the first week in March. As one of 13 recipients of this year’s award, VGS was presented with a beautiful handmade glass award and a check for $7,000. The winners were also featured in the March 2009 Inside Business Magazine. The luncheon, held at Stage’s at The Cleveland Playhouse, was attended by VGS Board Chair, Tom Hopkins, Jim Hudak, Dan Nelson, Tammy Peterson and VGS’ President & CEO, Bob Comben. Tom and Bob accepted the award and Bob was able to say a few words on behalf of VGS and the Food Packaging and Production Program. It was a terrific event and we are honored to receive this award along with such other deserving organizations.
VGS Consumers Successful in Hard Economy
Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) is now in its third century of providing high quality services for NE Ohio Residents with disabilities. State funding issues have, in recent months, placed significant challenges before the entire vocational rehabilitation community. However, the needs of our consumer have not changed. VGS has responded, and will continue to respond, with creative and innovative approaches to meet these needs. The continued strengthening of our partnership is central to the sustained success of our organizations. Below are a few examples of the successful placements we have had over the past year. Continue Reading…