Washington Vocational Services
Amber Walker is an experienced professional currently serving as an Employment Consultant at Washington Vocational Services since February 2024. In addition, Amber operates as a Family Business Owner at Bearstone Operations since May 2021. Previous roles include Key Leader at lululemon from March 2022 to September 2022 and Employment Consultant at Best Buddies Nevada from February 2020 to December 2021. Amber also directed Agility & Strength programs at WAVE Volleyball from October 2015 to July 2018 and was the Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations at Special Olympics Northern California from January 2015 to October 2016, focusing on partnerships to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities. Earlier experiences include a Management Training role at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where notable achievements included ranking among the top sales representatives. Amber holds a degree in Journalism, with a focus on Broadcast Journalism, from Northern Illinois University, obtained in 2013.
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Washington Vocational Services
Washington Vocational Services (WVS) is a non-profit staffing agency serving individuals with disabilities in their search for employment since 1976. We proudly serve King, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and Whatcom counties. Our mission is to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients in the attainment of their goals for employment and community involvement. We accomplish this with a person-centered approach by: • Supporting clients in all relevant job search and retention activities • Enhancing skills and abilities suited to the individual’s goals • Establishing strong connections with community stakeholders We contract with various State agencies such as the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Division for Services for the Blind (DSB), and offer a variety of transition programs aimed at preparing high school students for employment post-graduation. We also stand apart from other agencies by offering specialized Deaf services for our clients from our Deaf Services Team. Our Vision All people will be recognized for their abilities and contributions in the workplace and community. Our Mission We are dedicated to providing outstanding quality services that result in successful community involvement and employment.