Agency Profile
Ken Dodge
Operations and Policy Analyst
Oregon Commission for the Blind
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.
Regional Business Relations Model: BE is primarily the responsibility of dedicated business specialists located throughout the state.
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?
No
Description of transition of BE models or structure.
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.
Other - please describe
Description of your other WIOA partnership approach.
We are co-located with WIOA partners in some Worksource Oregon Centers throughout the state.
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.
Different board areas are developing Coordinated Business Response teams made up of staff from WIOA core partners. These teams provide one face to a business, but allow for marketing of individual partner services and populations.
BE Data Collection Strategy
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
Primary method for collecting and storing information about your BE activities.
Excel or other spreadsheets
Description of BE data collection strategy.