WORK TRY OUT

Some individuals with disabilities may not have a lot of work experience, especially if they are recent high school graduates or, as adults, have had to change their career goals because of a disability. Some of these workers may have completed a training program but lack work experience in their chosen field. These individuals often find they get the most accurate picture of a certain type of occupation or a specific company by actually completing a work try-out. VESID and CBVH can reimburse a company 100% of an individual’s wages for up to four weeks. Wages are paid according to industry standards for the job. That is, the same wages as any other employee doing similar work for your company.

Employers benefit because they can become familiar with an employee prior to a long term commitment. Workers benefit because they experience the job and the company on a first hand basis. Although the employer doesn’t need to commit to the employee long term, it has been our experience that an employment offer is made after the four week period.

This wage reimbursement program is similar to an OJT training program in that the employer must agree to place the trainee on their payroll and cover them with all benefits including Worker’s Compensation, Social Security, etc. The difference is that no long term commitment is made to train the worker in additional skills; commit to hiring the individual after the four week period is over; or, complete any paperwork until the completion of the work try out.

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