Bringing You a Qualified Workforce!

Georgia Vocational Rehabiliation Agency

Vocational Rehabiliation Program

GVRA is Good For Georgia…GVRA is Good For Business

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

VR Business Services

What is in it for YOU?

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!!!

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

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

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

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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

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

GVRA Business Services Team

Our Team …Your tool to achieve your goals.

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

Benefits to Employers

• Diversified talent pool• Single point of contact for recruitment• Wage reimbursements & Tax Credit Incentives

Questions & Answers

GVRA is Good For Georgia…GVRA is Good For Business

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