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Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs, and to consult with business and industry regarding their specific employment needs.  Using a business model, CWT program staff specialize in working with facility management, human resource, and/or production personnel to address labor force deficits.  Over the years CWT veterans have been successfully employed in various competitive positions including health care, information technology, manufacturing, warehousing, construction trades, clerical and office support, retail and the services delivery.  In some locations CWT is also known as Veterans Industries; these designations are synonymous. 

From over 162 locations throughout the country CWT programs strive to maintain highly responsive long term quality relationships with business and industry promoting employment opportunities for veterans with physical and mental disabilities.  Professional CWT staff provides state of the art vocational rehabilitation services; job matching and employment supports, case management, work site and job analysis, consultation regarding assistive technology, reasonable accomodation, and guidance in addressing ADA regulations compliance.  Many of our individual programs are CARF accredited and are members of  usPRA.  Typically CWT programs are located within VA medical centers in most large metropolitan areas and many smaller communities. 

This Internet Web site offers an overview of the Compensated Work Therapy program.  CWT provides a wide range of services for  industry  including; work site and job assesment, staff training and consultation services, employee assessment and screening, and job matching and follow-up services.  CWT supports veterans through vocational case management and workplace supports to facilitate continued employment success.  In conjunction with the CWT program industry is able to expand its work ready applicant pool and develop a pre-screening opportunity for future employees.

If your company is searching for prescreened workers to address staffing shortfalls, please contact Charles McGeough, National Director of Marketing.  Veterans interested in learning more about the Compensated Work Therapy program should contact Rick Lee, Senior Program Analyst or Donna Tasker in the Therapeutic & Supported Employment Central Office.