A Corporate Initiative: Hiring People With Disabilities
Supported employment is a unique employment service for people with disabilities who have support services in the competitive workforce to enhance your workplace.
Staff from private, non-profit agencies statewide provide services to both the employer and the employee, including:
Recruitment- matching an employee to tasks and duties within the company
Training - Assisting the employee and co-workers in working most effectively on the job
Employers Benefit from Supported Employment
Qualified Pre-Screened Employees
On-the-job training resources
No-cost job placement services
Operations analysis
Post-employment follow-up
Technical assistance on workplace accommodations
Hiring Individuals with Disabilities is a Good Investment
For Starbucks, the equation is simple. "Customers tend to patronize a business that is like them," says Jim Donald, president and chief executive officer. If Starbucks has it there way, their future work force will look more like Michelle Penman. Read More
A Progressive Approach to Employing People with Disabilities.
Individuals are matched to jobs based on their personal dreams and desires, while employers get the ongoing assistance they need to support people in their jobs. Support may include:
Training
Supervision
Transportation
Communication assistance
Mobility assistance
Other activities
Essentially, supported employment is a business partnership that includes individuals, supporting organizations and business.
