Group Employment is a career planning model that provides valuable on-the-job training to small groups of individuals by establishing natural supports within the workplace and preparing individuals for future job placement within the community. To learn more about our Group Employment Services, contact Courtney Lausier at 860-707-3887 or lausierc@vinfen.org.

VVTC offers a program for students under 21 years old to experience a vocational program prior to aging out of high school. Students are assessed for their vocational abilities and interests and provided the opportunity to learn new skills while working in supported employment settings. VVTC collaborates with the sending schools to develop appropriate goals, provide periodic reports, and goal progress updates in IEP Direct. To learn more about our School to Work Transitions Services, contact Courtney Lausier at 860-707-3887 or lausierc@template.vinfen.org. 

Arts-Based Vocational Services are offered through our Art Connection Studio. The Art Connection Studio is an innovative art center and gallery offering opportunities for learning and creativity development. It’s here, where individuals can follow their dreams to become an artist and explore the many art modalities offered at the studio. The studio provides specialized vocational programming, art therapy services, teambuilding workshops, and community-based art classes. Artists are encouraged to create their own unique individualized career while learning new processes and developing skills with the encouragement and support of a professional staff of artists.