GVRA asks Cave Spring for student work placements; council to follow up

Feb 3, 2026

Gary Teems of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency described retail, hospitality and business-enterprise training at the GVRA site and said staff are seeking local businesses where students can gain hands-on experience; Chairman Shoaf agreed to contact Teems.

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Gary Teems of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency briefed the council on programs at the facility, including retail and hospitality pathway certifications and a business enterprise program for people who are blind that trains students to fill and monitor vending machines. Teems asked the council to help identify local placements so students can get hands-on experience in retail and hospitality settings.

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