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Transitions to Work

Discover the successful Transitions to Work program, which aims to provide employment opportunities and training to individuals with disabilities. Learn about the program's goals, outcomes, and collaboration with employers.

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Transitions to Work

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  1. Transitions to Work Presented by Micah Fleisig, TTW Program Manager JVS-Boston

  2. Why Transitions to Work? Labor Force Participation 68.7% People without disabilities 21.2% People with disabilities Unemployment Rate 3.9% People without disabilities 7.5% People with disabilities Source: September 2017 Disability Employment Statistics OCALI 2017| Finding Meaningful Employment: JVS| VCU| PCG

  3. Program History & Collaboration • Identified gaps in existing programs • Need for collaboration • The Ruderman Family Foundation • JVS Boston • Combined Jewish Philanthropies • Employer Partners • Launched Pilot Program (2011)

  4. Program Goals & Objectives • Provide employment opportunities by developing strong partnerships with employers • Offer training focused on skills needed to perform job functions in targeted fields • Integrate services and candidates at employer site • Provide employment and internships by matching individual’s skills with employer needs. • Teach general work skills that are transferrable and can lead to integrated employment for participants. • Provide support to participants to ensure long term job success

  5. Program Model • Transitions to Work participants: • Graduate from intensive 10 week training • Compete for paid employment • Receive ongoing employee/employer support

  6. Program Model Training Application & Interview Job Placement Assistance Follow up

  7. Program Schedule: 10 Weeks, Monday through Friday • Job application, interview, job offer, • placement • JVS provides on-going support • as needed to employer and employee

  8. Changed Business Culture • Build relationships with businesses as training and hiring partners. • Educate corporate leaders at all levels. • Collaborate to create win/win referrals of graduates to employers. • Provide ongoing support and connection to employers. Results: • Relationship-building and successful placements create culture change. • Over 100 employer partners

  9. Outcomes Program Completion Rate

  10. Outcomes Job Placement Rate

  11. Outcomes Job Retention Rate

  12. Transitions to Work

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