Agency Profile
Keith Ozols
Workforce and Youth Manager
Oregon Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Business Engagement Model
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies have developed different structures for business engagement (BE) activities. We understand there is rarely a completely rigid structure for business engagement activities. The BE structure that most closely describes how your agency has organized BE activities.
Centralized Business Relations Unit: BE is primarily the responsibility of dedicated staff located in the central VR office.
Description of other BE model.
Some states may be in the process of moving from one BE model or structure to a different one, or the BE model is being developed. Currently undergoing a significant change in your approach to business engagement?
Yes
Description of transition of BE models or structure.
We have been without a Centralized Business Relations Unit for several years and we are now working with the JDVRTAC to develop a plan moving forward. Additionally we have had some staff turnover in this unit.
WIOA Partnership Activities
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
Activities that are part of your WIOA partnership approach relative to BE.
We participate in regular meetings with WIOA partners relative to BE.
We connect with businesses as a WIOA employment (or other) team.
We share office space with our WIOA partners
Description of your other WIOA partnership approach.
WIOA Partner Agreements
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
Is only one state agency the lead for BE?
No
Is the VR agency (either general, combined, or blindness) the designated lead agency?
If the VR agency is not the designated lead, what WIOA agency is the lead agency for BE?
Description of your unique approach or structure.
Additional information about how your agency is structuring BE as a part of the WIOA partnership.
BE Data Collection Strategy
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
Primary method for collecting and storing information about your BE activities.
A combination of approaches
Description of BE data collection strategy.