As part of their JD-VRTAC intensive TA project, Pennsylvania OVR surveyed and trained all staff who work with consumers or businesses on using and integrating LMI in the VR process. These staff included VR Counselors, Business Services Counselors, Business Services Representatives, Early Reach Coordinators, Supervisors, Managers, and District Administrators. OVR believes that incorporating LMI into VR practice is everyone’s responsibility. 

The field of VR has increased its focus on labor market information (LMI) as a direct response to the both the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the President’s Executive Order on Job Driven Training of January 2014. In light of this focus, the ICI set out to explore LMI’s use and utility for state VR agencies.

Inclusive Work-Based Learning Forum Report:

On the Job Training, Apprenticeships, and Beyond

Vermont DVR: ACRE-Certified Training Series

By Rick Kugler

Authored by: Laurie Ford, DeBrittany Mitchell, and Joe Marrone

LMI for Youth

One of the key components of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is for state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to provide effective services to in- and out-of-school youth who meet the eligibility criteria.  Young people with disabilities are likely to have very limited exposure to various work environments.

On December 6^th – 7^th, representatives from over 20 state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and their community partners attended a targeted technical assistance forum on “VR-CRP Partnerships in Business Engagement and WIOA” in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Transition Pathways Services (TPS) Work-Based Learning Model Demonstration

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) was awarded a $5 million dollar grant to assist VR-eligible students with disabilities to participate in individually tailored work-based learning activities th