
Professional Development for Vocational Rehabilitation (PD for VR)
Program Overview
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program partners with CLEE to provide ongoing training to those working within the VR Programs serving individuals with disabilities enabling them to maximize their opportunities for employment, including career advancement.
CLEE’s Role in PD for VR
Professional Development: CLEE has assembled a team of experts dedicated to delivering professional development services for the state’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program. These services aim to bolster skills and instill best practices among professionals striving to enhance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
PD for VR’s Impact
In 2024, we facilitated 45 statewide training events, reaching 728 vocational rehabilitation staff and 1,124 community rehabilitation service providers across Tennessee.
Professional Development for Vocational Rehabilitation (PD for VR) programs are currently available in the following Tennessee counties (counties in orange have programs; the darker the orange, the greater the number of programs in that county).
Project Sponsor
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation
Date Range
Ongoing
Staff
Contact
Contact Stephanie Cowherd to learn more about ongoing professional development offered to the Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Program and community rehabilitation service providers.