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VCU-RRTC Webcast. Dispelling the Myths of Conversion. Suzanne Hutcheson CEO of Tri-County TEC . Changes. Politics Funding Streams Lack of Conversion Efforts Economy 9/11. Services remain predominately facility based! Policy does not support employment
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Dispelling the Myths of Conversion Suzanne HutchesonCEO of Tri-County TEC
Changes • Politics • Funding Streams • Lack of Conversion Efforts • Economy • 9/11
Services remain predominately facility based! Policy does not support employment Train and Place Model does not work! However – Consumers still CAN and Want to Work in REAL Jobs! The Same
Mission Statement Helping People Succeed!
ConsumerFocused • Person Centered Planning • Wants not needs • Real Choice • Balancing Family vs. Consumer Choice • Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance. - Camus
Prammatic/Fiscal Planning • Management • Staff • Board of Directors
Expect • Fear • Turnover • Chaos • Surprises
Community • Belong • Participate • Consumer Involvement • Expert • Market, Market, Market
FundingPartnerships/Colaborations • Outcome Based • Performance Based • Current Funding Sources • New Funding Sources • Diversified Funding Base
Future • Unclear – We will survive if: • Recognize worth and ability of all • Be a strong citizen – business & personal • Be flexible and willing to change • Never forget what our mission is.. Helping People Succeed!