GVRA-VRP Business Services presentation Sec 503 Conference
1. Bringing You a Qualified Workforce!
Georgia Vocational Rehabiliation Agency
Vocational Rehabiliation Program
GVRA is Good For Georgia…GVRA is Good For Business
2. VR Strategic Business
Goals
To provide YOU with qualified
candidates with disabilities to fill your
vacancies
To help our candidates gain and/or
retain employment
4. Recruitment Services
Let VR help you with your staffing needs!
• Tap into one of the most valued resources for
any business – EMPLOYEES
• Ask us about:
– Pre-screened pool of “ready to work” applicants
– Onsite Job Training Programs
– No-Obligation Work Trials
– Disability Awareness Training
– Workplace Accommodation Consultation
– Post-Hire Follow-up
– Job Retention Support Services We can help YOU!!!
5. On the Job Training
• On-the-Job Training (OJT)
– A short-term incentive that gives you the opportunity to
reduce the cost of training a new hire. Your business can
be reimbursed for providing OJT, which includes:
• Up to 50% wage reimbursement for newly hired VR candidates
• Support Services (e.g., uniforms, tools, bus tokens), if needed
• Worksite assessment and accommodations, if needed
• Pre-hire evaluation of job applicant at your job site
– Allows for new hire to enhance job knowledge and skills
– At no-cost for your business
6. Work Trial Training
• CWAT: Community Work Adjustment Training
– A short-term – No Cost – On-the-Job training assessment
that gives you the opportunity to evaluate a potential
candidate. CWAT includes:
• Pre-screened candidates to meet your business needs
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage
• Opportunity to access or “try out” a candidate prior to hire
• No obligation to hire after the training period
– Helps a potential VR job seeker improve knowledge of an
employer’s jobs, work culture, enhanced job skills and
knowledge, and increase competitiveness for future hire
7. Business Financial Incentives
A variety of financial incentives are available to employers
who hire VR candidates or who make their business
accessible to customers with disabilities:
– Wage reimbursement for new hires (OJT)
– Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC – IRS Form 8850)
– Disabled Access Tax Credit (IRS Form 8826)
– General Business Credit/Disabled Tax Credit (IRS Form 3800)
– Architectural & Transportation Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
(Title, 26, IRS Section 190)
– Federal Fidelity Bonding for up to 6 months for new hires
(www.bonds4jobs.com)
8. Jobs Held by VR Customers
• Accountants
• Bookkeepers
• Customer Services Clerks
• Child Care Workers
• Forklift Operators
• Law Enforcement Officers
• LPN’s & Registered Nurses
• Machine Operators
• Mechanics
• Stock Clerks
• Sales & Marketing Reps
• Physician Assistants
• Hospitality Positions
• Medical Office Specialists
• Computer Specialists
• School Teachers
• CDL Drivers
• Business Managers
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Human Resources Manager
• Social Workers
• Construction Workers
9. VR and Sec 503
• All of our candidates accounts toward your Sec 503
7% requirement.
• Larger talent pool of qualified candidates with
disabilities in the State of Georgia
• General Services:
– Disability Awareness Training
– ADA Consultation
– ADA Accessibility Survey
– Accommodations Consultation
– Assistive Work Technology Services
11. Benefits to Employers
• Experienced Business Services professionals
• Reduced new hire & training costs
• Reduced advertising costs
• No Cost for consulting services
• Help your company maximize bottom line cost
savings
• Positive community image
• Save you time and money with recruitment and
staffing
12. Benefits to Employers
• Diversified talent pool
• Single point of contact for recruitment
• Wage reimbursements & Tax Credit Incentives
14. For More Information
Georgia Vocational Rehabiliation Agency
For Business Services Inquiries
Phone: 404-922-1189
EMAIL US: GVRAcustomer-service@gvra.ga.gov
Website: www.gvra.ga.gov
GVRA is Good For Georgia…GVRA is Good For Business
