SC Vocational Rehabilitation

A team from the SCVRD Aiken Area Office attended the 2025 Area 15 Special Olympics on Friday, March 28th. More than 500 people participated in the event, which hosts athletes from Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda counites. Counselors had the opportunity to support and cheer for their current and past consumers, who participated in several events. They also took the opportunity to share information about VR services to members of the community in attendance. Thanks Aiken!!

We are happy to introduce our new Laurens/Newberry Area Supervisor! His name is Baxter, and according to Laurens/Newberry staff, he "successfully completed his hostile takeover of the Area Supervisor position." Look at all of those credentials he has already displayed in his office! Welcome, Baxter- we look forward to your leadership! ... Happy April Fools Day, everyone! Baxter is a valued member of the SCVRD team- he is a service dog for one of our team. The team you know in Laurens and Newberry is still there and ready to help, including the Area Supervisor. 😉

A big thank you to all of our partners and students who made Professional Development a success. At South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation, we value being able to empower students to succeed.   In partnership with Lander University, SC Department of Employment Workforce, and other amazing organizations, we were able to provide 300 students with the tools needed to succeed in the workforce. From resume writing to crafting elevator pitches, it is always inspiring seeing young professionals becoming equipped to brighten their futures.   Together, we are building stronger career pathways! #SCV #ProfessionalDevelopment

Come See Us! SCVRD will be at a Job Fair on April 1, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m held at the Main Street Junction in Union, SC. The event is a partnership between SC Works Greater Upstate, the City of Union, University of South Carolina Union and the Goodwill Community Workforce Development Team. https://lnkd.in/gkcUtMZx

Amber Lydford (SCVRD Benefits Specialist) and Harriett Abner (SCVRD Director of Consumer Services) attended the Cost Reimbursement and Ticket to Work Training Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland last week. During this training, they gained lots of knowledge on how to best assist consumers who receive Social Security Benefits. Amber presented on Day 3 (pictured), and provided an overview of how we do Benefits Planning at SCVRD. They're back and sharing what they learned to help our consumers every way we can!

SCVRD has consumers training in a multitude of fields- If you're looking to find that next great member of your team, reach out and find out! https://lnkd.in/gB4t-2Yf

SCVRD's Rock Hill office hosted a job fair on March 5, and it was a great success for consumers and businesses alike! Alston Wilkes Society, Maxabilities, Walgreens, Staff Zone, Atrium Health, York County Government, Sodexo. SC DEW, Comporium, Publix, DSS, and more attended, and our consumers got a chance to meet them and find out about opportunities in the Rock Hill area. Special thanks to the staff in Rock Hill for a great event and to all of the businesses and vendors that came out!

SCVRD has consumers training in a multitude of fields- If you're looking to find that next great member of your team, reach out and find out! https://lnkd.in/gB4t-2Yf

SCVRD has consumers training in a multitude of fields- If you're looking to find that next great member of your team, reach out and find out! https://lnkd.in/gB4t-2Yf

SCVRD's Lancaster office hosted a FABULOUS Talent Fair on Feb. 27! Lancaster-based students and consumers were able to come out and learn about different employment opportunities in the area, meet some employers, and even tour the new DSS "Blue Hustle" Bus! Thanks to the SCVRD staff that put this event together, the employers that came out to meet our people, and DSS for bringing the Hustle!