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Employment Services

Employment gives one dignity, independence, and purpose. We provide comprehensive services to help people with disabilities join or rejoin the workforce, including:

  • Determining a Career Path
  • Work Readiness Training
  • Job-seeking and Interview Skills
  • Connecting Clients to Employers
  • Supported Employment
  • Pre-Employment Transition Services

Employment services are primarily available to recipients of Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services. You can apply for VR services by contacting a local VR office.

Ray Holder, CESP

Ray Holder, CESP

Manager of Employment Services

Ray joined the STAR Center in 2001 after a 22-year career in the Navy. In his time working at the STAR Center as Manager of Employment Services, he has helped over 1100 people with disabilities join or rejoin the workforce.