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Haywood Vocational Opportunities •• HVO is a social enterprise providing employment in medical device manufacturing and service. HVO’s training programs are nationally accredited by CARF.

We empower all individuals with disabilities through vocational training and community engagement, supporting their journey toward independence and success. Operating as a not-for-profit, social enterprise organization, HVO provides vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disadvantages and disabilities. The diverse & integrated team environment makes this company unique. HVO believes that people have the right to be respected, earn a fair wage, & to have equal opportunities. HVO’s blended workforce provides a successful combination of disabled & non-disabled to achieve daily production levels while at the same time meeting its overall mission:

HVO, Inc believes that individuals have the right to be respected, to have equal opportunities, to work, to earn a fair wage, and participate in activities that enrich their lives. The Board of Directors and staff support the concept that through meaningful, satisfying work and leisure, people are able to live more independently, sucessfully and productively. HVO offers qualifying individuals in Haywood County opportunties to train and make informed choices as they strive to acheive their goals. HVO has recently extended its operations to include over 260,000 additional square feet for production, training, & employment purposes.

✨The Heart of HVO: WNCCCU ✨💙This week, we’re recognizing WNC Community Credit Union as a Diamond Sponsor for our 5th Ann...
10/30/2026

✨The Heart of HVO: WNCCCU ✨💙

This week, we’re recognizing WNC Community Credit Union as a Diamond Sponsor for our 5th Annual HVO Christmas Play! 🎄

WNC Community Credit Union serves individuals and families throughout Western North Carolina, helping members with their financial needs and providing personal service along the way.

We’re so thankful to have a wonderful local business like WNCCCU supporting HVO and the people we serve. Thank you for being a Diamond Sponsor and helping make our Christmas play possible! Your support means so much to us!

10/27/2026

Join us for our next Insights & Eggs as we hear from two organizations making a meaningful impact on workforce opportunities in Western North Carolina! 🎉

Our featured speaker, Dr. Zach Barricklow, Senior Advisor to Good Jobs WNC, will share insights into the collaborative efforts connecting Western North Carolina residents with rewarding careers in manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades.

We’ll also hear from our nonprofit feature, Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO), an organization that has spent decades creating meaningful employment opportunities and providing vocational training for adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

We hope you’ll join us for a morning of valuable insights!

Comment “Insights” to receive a link to register!

✨ The heart of HVO: Edward Jones - Haywood County Branches 💙✨This week, we’re recognizing Edward Jones – Haywood County ...
10/23/2026

✨ The heart of HVO: Edward Jones - Haywood County Branches 💙✨

This week, we’re recognizing Edward Jones – Haywood County Branches!

As Edward Jones shares, “When you work with Edward Jones, you have an entire team behind you who cares as much about why you’re investing as how you’re invested.”

We are so grateful to have Edward Jones as a Diamond Sponsor of our 5th Annual HVO Christmas Play! Their support helps us continue our mission and support the programs that make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

Thank you, Edward Jones, for being part of the heart of HVO and helping make this year’s Christmas play possible!

✨We’re excited to share that HVO was recently featured by WNC Business as part of their spotlight on local nonprofits! 💙...
10/21/2026

✨We’re excited to share that HVO was recently featured by WNC Business as part of their spotlight on local nonprofits! 💙

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share more about who we are, what we do, and the work happening here at HVO.

🔗 Read the article below to learn more!

Haywood Vocational Opportunities uses manufacturing revenue to support its nonprofit programs.

Come see HVO at the Apple Harvest Festival on Main Street in Waynesville! We’re here until 5 PM with HVO merchandise. St...
10/17/2026

Come see HVO at the Apple Harvest Festival on Main Street in Waynesville!

We’re here until 5 PM with HVO merchandise. Stop by and see us! ❤️🍏

✨The Heart of HVO: Haywood County Arts Council & North Carolina Arts Council 💙✨As we get closer to our 5th Annual HVO Ch...
10/16/2026

✨The Heart of HVO: Haywood County Arts Council & North Carolina Arts Council 💙✨

As we get closer to our 5th Annual HVO Christmas Play on December 8th, we’ll be using this series to recognize the sponsors and grantors who are helping make this event possible.

This week, we want to thank the Haywood County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council for providing grant funding to support our Christmas Play. We’re so grateful for their investment in the arts and for helping us continue this special tradition while supporting the mission of HVO! 💙

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, enjoy this article written byMylee Smith on behalf of HVO! 💙...
10/13/2026

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, enjoy this article written by
Mylee Smith on behalf of HVO! 💙

We’re proud to recognize the contributions of individuals with disabilities and thank the employers who help create inclusive workplaces and provide meaningful opportunities for everyone to succeed.

For many people, finding a job is about more than earning a paycheck. It can mean discovering a skill, gaining confidence, becoming more independent, and realizing just how much you

A huge thank you to Dogwood Health Trust for awarding HVO a $30,000 grant to strengthen workforce capacity and expand in...
10/09/2026

A huge thank you to Dogwood Health Trust for awarding HVO a $30,000 grant to strengthen workforce capacity and expand inclusive employment! 💙

Your support helps us continue building opportunities and making a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. We’re so grateful to have you in our corner!

The heart of HVO is the people and families we serve. Hear directly from one of our parents about the impact HVO has mad...
10/09/2026

The heart of HVO is the people and families we serve. Hear directly from one of our parents about the impact HVO has made in their lives and why our mission matters.

We’re grateful for the families who trust us to be part of their journey! 💙

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Christmas at HVO is one of our favorite times of the year!🎄We know it’s early, but save the date! December will be here ...
10/08/2026

Christmas at HVO is one of our favorite times of the year!🎄

We know it’s early, but save the date! December will be here before we know it, and we’re excited to announce the 5th Annual HVO Christmas Play on December 8th at 12:30 PM!

What started as a free community event has become a special HVO tradition. Last year, we began to convert the Christmas Play into a fundraiser, and we’re continuing that tradition this year. All money raised will go directly back into HVO programs and supporting the people we serve.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets here:
https://givebutter.com/c/hvos-5th-annual-christmas-play-2pitdj

🎁 We’ll also have an online silent auction this year! We’ll be adding more items over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on the auction as it continues to grow.

Whether you’ve joined us every year or this will be your first HVO Christmas Play, we’d love to have you there!

📍 New Covenant Church
767 Lee Road, Clyde, NC

📅 December 8 | 12:30 PM
Come celebrate Christmas with us and help support HVO at the same time. ❤️🎄

Save the date — we can’t wait to see you there!

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150 Westwood Circle
Waynesville, NC
28786

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18284564455

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