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2 Year Modification

Plan: Wisconsin PYs 2018-2019
Combined Plan C

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

Narrative: d. 2. P. iv.

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Located in:

d. 2. P. iv. How the Funds Reserved for Innovation and Expansion (i&e) Activities Were Utilized.

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2016-2017

Current Narrative:

I & E — Place and Train Models

An important outcome of listening to business needs includes the development of specialized training programs either with other workforce partners or solely developed with DVR consumers, helping DVR job seekers obtain the needed curriculum instruction, experience and recruitment assistance necessary to meet the talent needs of specific employers.

Private-sector and state agency employers have benefited significantly from the following DVR OJT initiatives:

  • Since February 2009, more than 2,400 OJT private-sector hires were supported by a 50% payroll cost subsidy for employers providing up to 90 days of OJT following a hire. In this same time period, DVR has invested nearly $2.6 million for more than 180 DVR job-seekers participating in six-month OJT internships with 23 state agencies and other public entities.

  • DVR partnered with the Walgreens REDI to provide training for individuals with disabilities in a retail setting. This national program began its pilot in Milwaukee-area Walgreens retail locations in 2012 and is now a statewide initiative.

  • Building on the success of the REDI model, also called place and train, DVR offered the place and train model with other businesses and is currently working with businesses throughout Wisconsin to implement this model in their workplaces.

    As required under section 101(a)(15)(E)(ii) of the Act, WRC and DVR annually jointly prepare and submit to the RSA Commissioner a report on the activities and progress of DVR in meeting its goals and priorities. This report is known as the annual WRC report. The report is available on-line and, upon request, from either WRC or DVR in print and alternative formats. DVR uses funds to support the operation and activities of WRC, and as consistent with the state plan prepared under Section 705(e) (1), also uses funds to support the operation of the State Independent Living Council.