The Transitions to Work Program. Presented by Micah Fleisig, TTW Program Manager JVS-Boston and Joanna Levenson, TTW Career Coach JVS-Boston

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1 The Transitions to Work Program Presented by Micah Fleisig, TTW Program Manager JVS-Boston and Joanna Levenson, TTW Career Coach JVS-Boston

2 Why Transitions to Work? Labor Force Participation 68.3% People without disabilities 20.5% People with disabilities Unemployment Rate 4.2% People without disabilities 9.0% 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)

3 Why Transitions to Work? Labor Force Participation 68.3% People without disabilities 20.5% People with disabilities Unemployment Rate 4.2% People without disabilities 9.0% 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)

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6 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)

7 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)

8 Program Goals & Objectives 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

9 Program Model Transitions to Work participants: Graduate from intensive 8-10 week training Compete for paid employment Receive ongoing employee/employer support

10 Program model Training Application & Interview Job Placement Assistance Follow up

11 Program Model Training Application & Interview Job Placement Assistance Follow up

12 Program Schedule: 8-10 Weeks, Monday through Friday Weeks 1 & 2 Weeks 3-8 or 3-10 Classroom instruction focused on job readiness skills Basic customer service training Onboarding and orientation 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

13 Program Schedule: 8-10 Weeks, Monday through Friday Weeks 1 & 2 Weeks 3-8 or 3-10 Classroom instruction focused on job readiness skills Basic customer service training Onboarding and orientation 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 13

14 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

15 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

16 Outcomes Program Completion Rate 90+%

17 Outcomes Job Placement Rate 65-70%

18 Outcomes Job Retention Rate 88%

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