Steve Heyman enrolled in the Arc of Volusia’s Vocational Training Program at our Deland facility in July of 2008. Up until then, Steve had not worked or participated in any kind of organized program for many years. Eager to get out and gain some new experiences, Steve worked very closely with the Arc staff to learn about the different jobs that were available to him. Steve has taken a particular interest in contract work and has learned two separate job functions within the contracting category: the Go-Bolts job and the Spartans Straps. In the Go-Bolts job, Steve puts the nut on the rod of a bolt and passes it to the next person in the assembly line. With the Spartans Straps, Steve will dip one end of each strap into a tub of alcohol and then push it into a plastic sleeve until it is securely in place. With his new occupational knowledge, Steve is now earning a paycheck. He’s very proud of his accomplishments and loves to share the fruits of his labor with everyone else.