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