Project H.I.R.E:
WA DVR’s Response to Stimulus Funding
Hiring Individuals with disabilities
who are Ready for Employment. Project H.I.R.E. sets a goal of placing 1,000 VR
eligible individuals in full-time jobs with benefits, making mid-to-high
range wages in high demand occupations by June 30, 2011. There are hundreds
of VR eligible individuals across the state that have completed technical/certificate
programs or have relevant work experience that are currently unemployed or
underemployed.
The target population to be served in Project H.I.R.E. are individuals who may be:
- Dislocated workers with a disability – individuals
with disabilities who have a recent attachment to the workforce but have
become unemployed and face a substantial barrier to re-employment because of
a disability.
- Unemployment claimants with a disability.
- Adults and youth with a disability completing training in high demand
occupations but facing substantial barriers to employment because of the
disability.
- Veterans with a disability.
- Former DVR Customers who were successfully employed but now looking
for work in high demand occupations.
And:
- Want to work full-time (at least 35 hours/week)
- Have interest and skills in high demand occupations
- Are unlikely to secure employment without rapid job placement and other
support services that are required to overcome a substantial disability-related
barrier to employment
By July of 2011, DVR will have developed better working relationships with workforce
partners and demand occupation employers throughout the state. A broader range of VR
eligible customers will choose to apply for services with DVR with the assurance that
they get assistance to achieve their vocational goals and obtain full-time jobs with
benefits in demand occupations. This project is truly a part of economic recovery in
Washington!
Additional Information
For more information regarding Project HIRE, email
Peg Evans-Brown or call (360) 725-3625
