Admissions

To be eligible for WorkSource West, applicants must:

• Be at least 16 to attend as a high school or community student.
• Be a current client receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and be referred to WSW by your counselor.
  • To apply for VR services, find your local office.
• Possess self-care skills or have a personal assistance attendant.

WorkSource West provides training for two types of students:

• High School Students: WorkSource West provides training for Burke County High School students as well as students enrolled at the NC School for the Deaf in a high school transition program.
• Community Students: This type of student typically lives in Burke or surrounding counties in Western NC and commutes each day to the facility via personal vehicle or transportation service.