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Let VR Work for Your Business.
Youve got customers to serve, production quotas to make, deadlines to meet. You need skilled, dependable people.
But the last thing you need is a time-consuming hiring processwhich could still leave you empty-handed. Thats where we can help.
VR assists individuals with a variety of skills and abilities with finding good jobs. To businesses across North Carolina, we are a reliable source of trained applicants. Weve helped thousands of employers reduce the dollars and time they spend on hiring.
Our counselors, evaluators, job placement specialists and engineers provide follow-up services and customized consultation.
Each year N.C. employers hire
thousands of individuals who have been served by VR. To these employees, weve provided training or education. To some weve provided on-the-job training and job-coaching at no cost to their employers.
Now in businesses across the state, these employees are bringing a wide range of skills, experience, and abilities to their jobs.
Employers are telling us how VR-referred employees have helped them seize the competitive advantage.
The bottom line: theres an excellent chance VR can bring you the skills your business needs.
Services That Stay On the Job.
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We can help you cut hiring costsand we can help you reduce training costs with on-the-job training.
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Youll get customized consultation and follow-up by our staff of professionals. Services may cover any employees and can cover such problems as drug and substance abuse.
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We can help you retain workers who acquire a physical or mental disability while on the job.
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We can help your business become a more welcoming place for employees and customers with disabilities.
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We can be a resource for determining if and how the ADA applies to you.
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When you hire a VR-referred employee, you may qualify for any of several tax credits and deductions.
Employers Whove Seized the VR Advantage.
An outstanding resource for qualified individuals, VR has helped in every way, including visiting our jobsite and taking care of necessary documentation.
Johnny Smith, Trader Construction Company, New Bern
ARAMARK has found VR-referred employees to be an integral part of our success. When some employees needed job-coaching, VR quickly responded and this proved very effective.
Brandi Heatherly, ARAMARK, Greenville
We have some VR-referred employees as management and administrative employees who have been with us for as many as five years. We have utilized the VR job coach service with a great deal of success.
Roy Evans, CETC, New Bern
VR is a reliable source for good employees for any type of company. We are pleased to have found this valuable resource and would recommend VR services to everyone.
Jimmy Shelton, Southco Distributing, Goldsboro
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Our employees VR training was an excellent prerequisite to joining our goal-oriented team. The initial training involved a member of the VR staff actually training with our VR consumer to ensure his understanding.
Karen Clontz, Windsor Windows & Doors, Monroe
Job evaluation, training, job coaching, and client follow-up support enable me to hire associates pre-screened by specialists who understand my business. VRs efforts streamline my recruiting process.
Margaret Zahrowski, Retail store outlet, Greenville
As an employer of skilled trades, longevity along with trainability are key to our success. Working with vocational rehab has proved to be a winning combination.
Deon Grove, Insulating Services, Inc., Charlotte
Our success rate has been good
good performance, attendance and flexibility. The entire VR staff are committed to the individuals they work with and are easily accessible for questions. Our VR-referred employees success is a direct indication of the counselors commitment.
Gay Robinson, Stanley Furniture Co., West End
Some Jobs Filled By VR Consumers
Accountants
Assistant managers
Auto body repairers
Auto mechanics
Barbers
Bookkeepers
Brick masons
Bus drivers
Business managers
Carpenters helpers
Cashiers
Child care workers
Clerical assistants
Computer operators
Computer programmers
Construction workers
Corrections officers
Cosmetologists
Customer service reps
Dispatchers
Electricians
Electricians helpers |
Engineers
File clerks
Forklift operators
Front desk clerks
Furniture assemblers
Heavy equipment operators
Insulation installers
Insurance agents
Landscapers
LPNs
Machine operators
Maintenance staff
Managers
Mechanics
Medical secretaries
Nurses assistants
Office managers
Painters
Paralegals
Pharmacy technicians
Plumbers
Police officers |
Product inspectors
Receptionists
Registered nurses
Roofers
Sales clerks
Sales managers
Sales representatives
Secretaries
Security guards
Sewing operators
Sheetrock hangers
Shipping clerks
Stock clerks
Store managers
Supervisors
Switchboard operators
Teachers
Teacher assistants
Truck drivers
Upholsterers
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In addition, many individuals chose the option of self-employment and started their own businesses.
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