Mission, Vision, and Values

Vocational Guidance Services is lead by our mission vision and values

Creating Pathways

Our Mission

Creating pathways for individuals with disabilities to engage in the community, achieve greater independence, and attain employment.

Inclusive Communities

Our Vision

We envision an inclusive community where each person with a disability reaches their full potential.

Guiding Principles

Our Values

Excellence

We are committed to providing the very best innovative, person-centric programming facilitated by caring, committed and qualified employees.

Inclusion

VGS values each individual we serve and those to which we connect to through business, philanthropy and community. We embrace the voices of individuals regardless of disability, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic background.

Advocacy

Individuals with disabilities are too often left out of the decisions that affect them and their families. VGS uses our resources to ensure the voices of those we serve are heard and respected at every level in our community.

Diversity

VGS’ work celebrates diversity. We serve individuals with a wide range of disabilities, race, gender, and socioeconomic status. VGS embeds our commitment to diversity in our employment and business engagement practices.

Collaboration

Collaboration, with employers, community leaders, and disability experts, is essential to provide the best programming to the individuals we serve. VGS is committed to our service partners at the federal, state, and county level and we embrace input from all of our stakeholders.

Trust

Trust is at the center of our work. Efficiency, productivity, and innovation are key elements to serving our participants, engaging businesses, and collaborating with our community.