TVS Reaches 365 Days of Safety!
For the first time in three years, TVS is celebrating 365 days without a lost time accident! “I just want to give a big thank you to everybody,” said Safety and Security Manager Jackie Compton. “It takes every single person to reach a goal such as this.” To say thank you, TVS provided all employees…
TVS Employee Specialist Katie Pace Retires
“To be successful at job development, an Employment Specialist must be able to use skills and experience as well as, have a creative imagination. They must be able to imagine individuals who may not appear to have the capability to perform certain tasks completing those tasks,” said TVS Program…
Successful Art Showing for TVS No Limits Artists
During the month of April, the art exhibit “Just Passing Through” was shown at the Transylvania Community Art Council (TCArts) gallery. This annual show promoting the Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) “ No Limits” artists highlights a variety of subject matter, different medias, and lots of…
Alicia O'Shields Celebrates a Decade at TVS
“Alicia is the happiest when she is able to get stuff done,” said friend and coworker Cathy Miller. “If she wants it, she goes and gets it.” From driving a forklift truck or pallet jack, to organizing ingredient set-ups, Alicia O’Shields is a jack-of-all-trades and does a little bit of everything at…
TVS featured on 2023 Comporium Phone Directory
TVS was featured on the 2023 Comporium Phone Directory in Transylvania County. We are proud to have our story and mission shared with the community. The inside story reads: ABOUT OUR COVER When you take a trip to the grocery store, you may not think of it as a privilege. Instead, you’re probably…
DSP Karen Benson celebrates a decade at TVS
“How can someone be a breath of fresh air and take your breath away at the same time?” asks Program Director Carla Hill. “Karen is a bundle of energy that brings joy, light, and care to the people she supports and her coworkers. There is no one like her.” Karen Benson is celebrating her 10th…
TVS Employee Giving Tree
Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) hosted the third annual "Give Back, Get Back" employee donation event over the last three months. This year TVS offered a new internal donation event! The TVS Giving Tree supported employees with children 18 years or younger, based on the traditional Angel Tree…
TVS Staff and Artists Recognized at MARC Annual Awards Luncheon
Each year The Marketing Association of Rehabilitation Centers of North Carolina ( MARC) collaborates to host the “Annual Awards Luncheon and Art Exhibit” and celebrates the opportunity for members to gather for meetings, awards, lunch, and overall togetherness. This year it was held at the Highland…
Lynn Brewer Celebrates 15 Years at TVS!
“Lynn is a master manager, planner, arranger, and always with the individual in mind. Person-centered is how she lives her life,” says TVS Programs Director Carla Hill. “She treats every individual with dignity and respect, helping everyone she supports to speak for themselves.” Lynn Brewer is…