Success Story
Rebecca
Business Entrepreneur at Treasure Valley
“I’m excited about my future. I’m forever grateful to Voc Rehab and their continuous support and encouragement, which extends beyond me, reaching my sons, who witnessed my struggle, and reaching the community, who now read my stories”. Rebecca, VR Customer
Story
Rebecca is a veteran and single mother seeking self-sufficiency
She had significant medical conditions to overcome while providing for her children
Applied for VR services and received individualized vocational counseling and guidance which helped stay motivated through medical setbacks
Vocational Rehabilitation assisted Rebecca with tuition, books, and other expenses including therapeutic training workshops to help further her education
As a result, Rebecca graduated from Boise State (Magna cum Laude) and completed Master’s Degree at Sierra Nevada College in Creative Nonfiction Writing
Her writing has been published in literary journals and she has done public speaking and readings in the community
Rebecca is currently seeking employment as an educator and author. She says: “My goals to write and teach writing are both exciting to me and do-able around my limitations through on-line programs. This is work that will give my life meaning and purpose.”