Avivo
Colby Smith has extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation and support services, highlighted by a current role as an Extended Employment Support Services Intern at Avivo since October 2014, where collaboration with employment specialists facilitates job skills training for participants with disabilities. Previous positions include internships at Inver Hills Community College, where Colby co-created Disability Handbooks, and Minnesota State Vocational Rehabilitation Services, focusing on eligibility assessments for rehabilitation services. Additional experience includes a practicum at Courage Center, mentoring at Seward Community Support Program, and serving as a peer mentor at Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. Colby holds a Master's in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University and a BS in Psychology from Augsburg College.
Avivo
Avivo serves more than 11,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, employment, and economic advancement. Founded in 1960, Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, career education, and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers – poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns – achieve recovery and economic stability. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live well and work well. For more information, visit avivomn.org.