The Expect Employment Report is a comprehensive presentation of the work done by state agencies and community partners that make up the Employment First Task Force. It’s been more than a decade since Governor Haslam issued Executive Order No.28, making this report the 11th annual report.
“Wyoming employers highly value the skills and dedication veterans bring to the workforce, often offering them special preference during the hiring process. Veterans encountering challenges such as disabilities, legal issues, and other barriers affecting their ability to find employment can access support and resources at job centers. Additionally, eligible family members or caregivers may qualify for certain benefits, so don’t hesitate to explore the opportunities available for veterans and their families.”
“Pathways to Progress is more than just a program—it’s a personalized journey to help students with disabilities achieve independence and success beyond school. By offering a blend of real-world job experiences, skill-building, and comprehensive mental health support, we pave the way for a brighter future.”
This page includes links to Wisconsin’s 2024 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) and previous versions plus DVR’s portion of the WIOA Combined state plan.
“If you are a person with a disability and looking for a job with the State of Wisconsin, you may be interested in participating in the Disabled Expanded Certification Program which provides increased opportunities for employment interviews to qualified individuals with disabilities. To be included in the Disabled Expanded Certification Program, an applicant must complete and file form DOA-15521.”
“While Wisconsin has not yet established an ABLE program for Wisconsin residents with disabilities, 2023 Wisconsin Act 267 authorizes such a program and directs the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to first study the programs offered by other states and determine by August 1, 2025, the best option for implementing one in Wisconsin – either independently or through a collaborative agreement with another state or states. The DFI has now completed that review and concluded, consistent with its 2022 report and recommendations on establishing an ABLE program for Wisconsin residents, that the recommendation to establish an ABLE program through a collaborative agreement with another state or states remains the most viable option for Wisconsin.”
“Washington State ABLE is administered by the Governing Board of the Washington Achieving a Better Life Experience Program (Board). Washington State ABLE Savings Plans empower individuals with disabilities to save for qualified expenses and invest in their future. This page provides links to information about benefits, eligibility, and investments.”
“The State Health Improvement Plan is a five-year roadmap for ensuring that all people and communities in Vermont have fair and sustainable access to opportunities for health and well-being. It provides a framework for action for agencies, organizations, and communities across the state to address the most important health needs for people in Vermont.”
This report includes highlights and achievements of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) during 2024.
“The project will provide personalized advanced technology services combined with comprehensive transition and reintegration services to disconnected youth and adults (DYA) with disabilities with the goal of increasing their independence, education and competitive integrated employment. Through the coordinated services made possible by utilizing the Integrated Resource Team (IRT) model (DOL-DEI, 2017), key service organizations will successfully address the challenges facing DYA with disabilities in CNMI including lack of access to advanced technology, low levels of educational attainment, behavioral health issues, criminal justice involvement, low financial literacy, lack of pre-employment skills, lack of job skills and work experience, lack of peer support, and lack of job development and placement services.”