VR Workforce Studio: Recent Episodes
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Walking through the doors opened by the 100 Days campaign with Evan Robish, Stout’s StaffUP ASAP, Grace Miller and the NCRTM report shaping what comes next.
The post Beyond 100 Voices appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Hear Lauren Worley’s story of recovery from brain injury and her transition into the workforce through VR—plus Grace Miller discusses a national VR storytelling campaign and Heather Servais brings the latest NCRTM insights.
The post Out of the Lion’s Den and 100 Stories of VR appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Hear Malik Thornton’s inspiring journey from homelessness to college graduate and band director, plus Steve Wooderson’s reflections on 45 years of VR leadership.
The post VR and the Band Director plus Steve Wooderson appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Joe discusses his vocational triumph and Issac Shapiro discusses Cleanlogic’s inclusive vision
The post Sparked by Opportunity: Joe Quainoo’s Journey from Project SEARCH to Mary Washington Hospital appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Celebrating Job Shadow Month with Backcountry and the work Katrina Davis does in substance abuse.
The post Episode 129 the Wizard of the Warehouse appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Spenser Grandstaff, Kaleb Jeffries and Heather Servais reflect on vocational rehabilitation.
The post Striking Insights – Lightning, Drones and the Clearinghouse appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
We talk with Josh Cook about how vocational rehabilitation paved the way for a registered apprenticeship for Daniel at Phoenix Plumbing.
The post The Owner, the Apprentice and the Expert appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Highlighting Vocational Rehabilitation, Destiny’s story at the hospital, and insights from Russ Thelin of the National Rehabilitation Association.
The post Destiny and National Disability Employment Awareness Month appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Hear Spenser’s story about spinal cord injury and how vocational rehabilitation helped him start a thriving business.
The post Spenser Grandstaff: Lightning in a Bottle appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Devion James, C and E Farm’s top mechanic who trained for his job through vocational rehabilitation
The post Cool Beans and Vocational Rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Adrian Clark discusses her career success in advanced manufacturing and Dante Allen shares his vision for vocational rehabilitation.
The post The Razor-Sharp Edge of Vocational Rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Brain Injury Awareness Month and the Road to Employment appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Special guest Bently Wood, Region 4 Lead Peer Recovery Specialist Coordinator, for the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority.
The post Bently’s journey as a peer recovery specialist appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness with Kaleb Jeffries and his story of drones, weather forecasting and the workforce appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post VR Innovations and Celebrations PERT-Mart. Plus, Carol Dobak on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the rehabilitation act appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Khalil graduates and WWRC welcomes Alison Shaner appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Reflections from Tom Wood on vocational rehabilitation and Project SEARCH appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Michaela Pacelli’s story of autism plus Asurion’s journey with DARS appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post This job was made for me, the Kim Roberts story of vocational rehabilitation and business engagement as we celebrate rehabilitation counselor appreciation day appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post The Resolve to Work in the Face of Chronic Illness: Honoring Rare Disease Awareness Day appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post How Nick jump started his career track from high school to the workforce through vocational rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Chris put some “drive” in his apprenticeship as VR Workforce Studio celebrates National Apprenticeship Week appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post From coal miner’s daughter to software engineer at Dell appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Plus the 2022 Virginia Ability Forum
The post Up Up and Away for the Drone Industry and People with Disabilities. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
VR and Apprenticeship are working together to create career pathways for people with disabilities.
The post The electricity of Lauren’s apprenticeship. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post They contacted Flora because of her workforce credentials, and the VR Workforce Studio has a new spark appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Work makes the world go round with armless guitarist, George Dennehy appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Career Pathways and the Groundhog’s Job Shadow appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post 2021 Showcase Spotlight and meet the new director of the National Clearinghouse for Rehabilitation Training Materials, Heather Servais. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Registered Apprenticeship for VR Clients and Motivational Interviewing appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
RSA's Carol Dobak, Podcast Talent Coach Erik. K. Johnson and the amazing Ryann Mason celebrate International Podcast Day and Disability Employment Awareness on Episode 100!
The post Celebrating the 100th Episode of the VR Workforce Studio appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Lifetime reflections from a career occupational therapist who happens to have a disability, the Paige Moore story.
The post The Value of Vocational Rehabilitation with Paige Moore appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Welcome to episode 98 of the VR workforce studio podcast on today's show. Betsy talks with the host of the abilities opportunities and the future of work podcast from Michigan rehabilitation services. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/0098FFBEvelynClark.mp3"][/audio]
The post Evelyn Clark’s story, the attorney who brought her own chair appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post I’ve found my forever job, the Jacob Cotton story with Windmills Training and the ADA/VDA Anniversary appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post Episode 96 You got to have faith in yourself! appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post You can do it! Shane Williams discusses his VR Journey and Dale (DD) Batten talks about the new energy and excitement with our national partners. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post Rothrock’s final reflections as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
VR Workforce Studio Podcast Episode 93 [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/0093FFBMadGamingSkillsandBrainInjuryattheClubhouse-1.mp3"][/audio]
The post Mad gaming skills and brain injury at the clubhouse as we honor rehabilitation counselors, social workers and assistive technology appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The Brandon West story and diversity equity and inclusion in VR along with Alexis Duggan’s new videos. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/0092BrandonWest020121-1.mp3"][/audio]
The post Voc Rehab proved I could bust out 100 words per minute with no errors and “Shocker” I’m now employed. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post No Wrong Door Virginia, winner in the Administration for Community Living’s Mental Health Innovation Challenge appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post Tragic accident reshapes Rob’s career of service from the military to vocational rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post Avoiding the benefits cliff with ABLEnow featuring Maya Simmons and Mary Morris appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Listen as we celebrate Veterans Day and National Apprenticeship Week. Also, on today's show, we have two top workforce professionals. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Episode_0088_TheVetTheApprenticeAndT.mp3"][/audio]
The post The veteran, the apprentice and that armless guy; plus Kathy West-Evans and Marty Holliday appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The inspiring story of Ben Payne, his stroke and finding a new career pathway. Also Steve Wooderson on the CSAVR Fall Conference. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Episode87_IveSaidItAMillionTimes.mp3"][/audio]
The post The Ben Payne story and Steve Wooderson looks forward to the CSAVR virtual conference. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Episode 86 VR Workforce Studio- The elevator speech that landed my dream job, the Christopher Spoden story. Also Dr. Deanna Henderson, President of the National Rehabilitation Association Board. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Episode_86_FinalForBroadcast_TheElevatorSpeechThat-1.mp3"][/audio]
The post The elevator speech that landed my dream job, the Christopher Spoden story appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Plus Commissioner Hayfield and Jim Rockrock discuss VR(100), ADA(30) and VDA(35) Anniversaries.
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The post VR can change your life, the Laura Williams story appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post From humble beginnings to a career through VR as the operations manager with Todd’s BBI appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
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The post Episode 83 VR’s National Anthem and Judy Heumann on Crip Camp as well as Steve Wooderson’s CSAVR Message on 4-20-20 (For Vision 2020) appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Meet Sara Stewart, disabled veteran who went to work as a truck driver through the Career Pathways Advancement Project.
The post Episode 81 My Trucker Band of Brothers and Sisters appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Plus "Don't Sweat It" reflections on Ectodermal Dysplasia and Christina's workforce pathway through vocational rehabilitation to CVS.
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The post Being Heumann with Judy Heumann, an unrepentant memoir of a disability rights advocate appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Bently Wood was facing 270 years in prison but turned his life around through drug court and found a career pathway through voc rehab.
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The post Hope after lockup, a journey of recover and vocational rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Kaylee Merrick talks about her role in the new CVS Abilities in Abundance Video and Dr. Megan Healy discusses people with disabilities in the workforce. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Episode77FFBPA.mp3"][/audio]
The post Because people with disabilities have such an important story to tell appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
The post Growing the Garden at Omni, finding talent through vocational rehabilitation appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Welcome to episode 75 and featured guest in our big inspiration showcase Alfred McMillan. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Episode75FFBSailorsjourneythorughVRfollowingmilitaryservice.mp3"][/audio]
The post A sailor’s journey through vocational rehabilitation following military service. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with cancer survivor Matt Campbell. ComSonics and the National Employment Team. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Episode74MattCampbellIfyouwanttogofa-1.mp3"][/audio]
The post If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together*. appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.
Hear Andy Poole's story of becoming an IT Security Officer through VR and learn about the Blue Man Groups autism friendly performances. [audio mp3="https://vrworkforcestudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Episode73FFBVocationalRehabilitationand.mp3"][/audio]
The post Vocational Rehabilitation and the Blue Man Group creating opportunity and accessibility appeared first on VR Workforce Studio.