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OOD launched a new job portal this week
called OODworks.com. The site allows potential consumers to learn about OOD’s Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) services and complete an online application, allowing a more streamlined
process.
Individuals who are interested in VR
resources are encouraged to visit www.OODWorks.com where they can watch a video
about our services, take a brief self-assessment and apply for services right online. In an effort to reduce roadblocks for many who could benefit from VR services, such as transportation, OODWorks.com can help a person start the process without having to visit an
office.
The
OODWorks video addresses the key qualifying components. It states, “Do you have a disability that makes it hard to get or
keep a job? Do you want to work but don’t know where to start? Opportunities
for Ohioans with Disabilities can help! OOD helps people with all types of
disabilities who are ready to work, find and keep a job.”
Once
the individual completes the online application, the individual will be
contacted by an OOD staff member in their area to schedule an appointment. VR services
involve deciding if a person is eligible for services, setting an employment
goal, putting the goal into a plan, and getting the necessary job services and
training.
If
you are an individual with a disability, want to work and are willing to commit
to the process, the next step is yours! Visit www.OODWorks.com to get started.
OOD held its Cleveland Job
Fair yesterday to highlight and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness
Month (NDEAM). It was a great opportunity for job ready candidates to meet with
local employers who are hiring. The job fair featured 242 OOD job seekers with
disabilities and 42 area employers.
The employers represented a
wide range of industries from health care and manufacturing to banking and entertainment. Participating companies included Fastenal, Giant Eagle
Market District Get Go, The Ritz–Carlton, FedEx Ground, Fifth Third Bank,
GameStop, Huntington, Renhill Group and many more.
OOD continues to receive
positive feedback from both job seekers and employers about the job fairs.
Job
seekers were excited about connecting with these great employers. A job seeker from Cleveland, Eric (pictured below) said, "There are so many job opportunities at the job fair. I'm applying for a food preparer position."
Bob (pictured below, center) with his interpreter talks with Sarah from Key Bank about a maintenance position.
State Senator Tom Patton (pictured below, left) joined OOD Executive Director Kevin Miller and Assistant Executive Director Bill Bishilany at yesterday's job fair.
"Job fairs like this are absolutely necessary in order to offer a chance to work for our disabled community, who already overcome so many challenges. I'm very proud of OOD's efforts to accomplish this task," said State Senator Patton.
This year, National Disability Employment Awareness Month's (NDEAM) theme is #InclusionWorks. To get more information on NDEAM, #InclusionWorks and OOD's job fairs, follow us on social media by visiting twitter.com/OhioOOD/ and facebook.com/OhioOOD. Stay tuned for highlights on next week's Toledo job fair.
For more information on how OOD is promoting NDEAM, click here ood.ohio.gov/NDEAM.pdf.
OOD’S
Business Sourcing Analysts (BSA) work throughout the state to raise awareness about
OOD to employers and to educate them on the benefits of hiring
individuals with disabilities. The BSAs look for job opportunities that match
OOD’s job seekers’ skill sets and experience. They provide services and
resources to promote an inclusive and diverse work environment, such as free
disability inclusion training to employers.
If
you are an employer looking to diversify and strengthen your workforce through
inclusion of people with disabilities, visit www.ood.ohio.gov/Employers/BSA.
The
President of the United States annually recognizes White Cane Day by the Blind
Americans Equality Day Proclamation on October 15th to acknowledge
the abilities of people who are blind and to promote equal opportunities. The
mission of White Can Day is to educate the world about blindness and how
individuals who are blind and visually impaired can work and live independently,
while giving back to their communities. It also celebrates their abilities and the
successes they achieve in a sighted world and honors the many contributions
they have made. For more information, visit www.whitecaneday.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. For more information, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org. |
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Vocational Rehabilitation
Current FFY2017
Individuals in Job Ready Status: 2,960 195
(For county level information
&map visit our website)
Individuals Employed: 2,370 166
(Employed, not yet
successfully closed)
Successful Closures: 229
(Employed for over 90 days,
case closed successfully)
Disability Determination
(FFY2017 as of 10/7/2016 – Week 1)
Applications Received: 3,605
Determinations: 2,751
Productivity Per Work Year (PPWY) 261.5
(Total number of cases processed divided
by the number of work years funded)
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