Services available for employers under programs for the blind

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Program can provide terrific job candidates! BESB is a proud partner of the American Job Center network. Through this partnership, employer recruitments can be shared across a wide range of partner programs. This helps you  maximize the pool of qualified candidates for your job openings.

Services include:
  • Pre-screened job candidate referrals;
  • Access to tax credits for hiring a BESB-referred individual;
  • Training funds for referrals who are hired or offered paid internships;
  • Services to help provide training and accommodations for your employees who experience vision loss;
  • Training to help  your employees learn about accommodations and strategies to be a productive staff member; and
  • Ongoing support after a BESB candidate is hired

 

To submit a job lead contact Jonathan Richmond, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Coordinator

(860) 602-4031

email: jonathan.richmond@ct.gov

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