Hollister Inc. donated $1,000 to Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC), a division of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
The donation is part of Hollister’s ongoing commitment to foster an inclusive workforce and support programs that provide individuals with disabilities with the skills and certifications needed to excel in advanced manufacturing careers.
Shelby Evans, Hollister’s director of plant operations, said the company aligns with WWRC’s mission.
“People are at the heart of everything we do at Hollister, from supporting our patients to cultivating an inclusive work environment. There’s a natural fit between Hollister and WWRC, and we’re thrilled to welcome skilled, credentialed workers with disabilities to our team.”
In October 2024, Hollister was honored as a Champion of Disability Employment by DARS. The award recognizes Hollister’s dedication to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and supporting programs like WWRC that train future workforce leaders. Hollister leaders toured WWRC’s facilities and vocational training programs, including the Manufacturing Technology Training program, that credentials students through the Manufacturing Skills Institute. Numerous WWRC graduates have already joined Hollister’s workforce, bringing valuable skills and certifications that align with the specific needs of the advanced manufacturing sector.
“This partnership strengthens Hollister’s talent pipeline while supporting DARS’ mission to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve successful, sustainable careers,” Kathy Hayfield, DARS Commissioner said.
Hollister Inc., headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and
markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents, sells in nearly 80 countries and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm
of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc.
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Rebecca Barnabi
