Jamie Owen — Production Associate
“TVS is a good job. It has changed my life ever since I came here.” Production Associate, in a nutshell: performs production tasks including (but not limited to) palletizing, case packing, and hand assembly. Previous Work Experience: Previously worked as a Supported Employment client at a local…
Wonder Woman, Lauren Bell, celebrates 10-year anniversary at TVS
Lauren Bell celebrated her decade of employment at TVS on May 20, 2021. “People sometimes call me Wonder Woman,” said Lauren. “I have definitely gained more muscles from working here.” Lauren is described as “an energic individual who is always smiling and laughing” by her supervisor, Noah Orr.…
Dedication of Avery's Place
Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) is honored to have dedicated its new modular classroom on behalf of past program participant and dear friend Avery McKeller. Avery was both a participant and employee at TVS since 2016, and she was an integral member of the TVS family. Her smile and energy…
Celebrating Becky's 45 years at TVS!
After 45 years of dedicated service to TVS, COO Becky Alderman retired on October 2 following a surprise retirement celebration that honored her hard work, friendships, and impact throughout the community. “Using the mission as her compass, Becky always lead TVS, its mission, and its people to a…
TVS donates over 800 items to Life Changers Outreach!
During the first two weeks of October, TVS collected over 800 items to donate to the Life Changers Outreach program in Pisgah Forest. This is TVS’ largest donation of canned food in recent history. “The canned food donation was an absolutely overwhelming response,” said Life Changers Program…
Pre-ETS program continue assisting local high schools with a virtual curriculum
In response to the dramatic changes in high school operations due to COVID-19, the TVS Pre-ETS team has been working virtually to continue assisting local high school students with job preparation skills. The TVS Preparation for Employment Success team works with the North Carolina Department of…
TVS employees clean out closets for winter clothing drive
Immediately following our recent food donation, TVS began collecting winter clothing for the Life Changers Outreach. TVS employees cleaned out their closets and collected 200 winter clothing items for the donation. The donation was delivered to Life Changers Outreach on November 2. With cold fronts…
TVS Pre-ETS Helpful Resources
The TVS Preparation for Employment Success team works with the NC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transitions Services (Pre-ETS) program to assist local high school students (ages 14 to 21) with employment after graduation. Information about the Pre-ETS program can be…
TVS Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Brevard, NC (October 6, 2020) – TVS (Transylvania Vocational Services) today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate…