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The Transitions to Work Program
Presented by Micah Fleisig, TTW Program Manager JVS-Boston
and Joanna Levenson, TTW Career Coach JVS-Boston
Labor Force Participation
68.3% People without disabilities
20.5% People with disabilities
January 2019 Disability Employment Statistics, Ages 16 years and over Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) https://www.dol.gov/odep/
Unemployment Rate
4.2% People without disabilities
9.0% People with disabilities
Why Transitions to Work?
Why Transitions to Work?
Unemployment Rate
4.2% People without disabilities
9.0% People with disabilities
Labor Force Participation
68.3% People without disabilities
20.5% People with disabilities
January 2019 Disability Employment Statistics, Ages 16 years and over Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) https://www.dol.gov/odep/
Program history and collaboration
• Identified gaps in existing programs
• Need for collaboration • The Ruderman Family Foundation
• JVS Boston
• Combined Jewish Philanthropies
• Employer Partners
• Launched Pilot Program (2011)
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)
• 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
Program Goals & Objectives
Program Model
Transitions to Work participants:
• Graduate from intensive 8 - 10 week training
• Compete for paid employment • Receive ongoing
employee/employer support
Program model
Application & Interview
Training
Job Placement Assistance
Follow up
Program Model
Application & Interview
Training
Job Placement Assistance
Follow up
Program Schedule: 8 - 10 Weeks, Monday through Friday
Weeks 1 & 2
• Classroom instruction focused on job readiness skills
• Basic customer service training
• Onboarding and orientation
Weeks
3-8 or 3-10
• On-going support from JVS staff and mentors
• Internships and employer mentors
• Specialized curriculum training
• Skills building with TTW staff, mentors, and managers
After Training is completed…
• Job application, interview, job offer, placement • JVS provides on-going support as needed to employer and employee
Program Schedule:
8 - 10 Weeks, Monday through Friday
13
Weeks 1 & 2
• Classroom instruction focused on job readiness skills
• Basic customer service training
• Onboarding and orientation
Weeks
3-8 or 3-10
• On-going support from JVS staff and mentors
• Internships and employer mentors
• Specialized curriculum training
• Skills building with TTW staff, mentors, and managers
After Training is completed…
• Job application, interview, job offer, placement • JVS provides on-going support as needed to employer and employee
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
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
Outcomes
Program Completion Rate
90+%
Outcomes
65-70%
Job Placement Rate
Outcomes Job Retention Rate
88%
Transitions to Work
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