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Customized Employment - Practical Solutions for Employment Success, Vol. I
"As we invest in critical job training, we are giving workers the bargaining power they need to custom-design their jobs around their lives — instead of the other way around."
— Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is committed to improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. To achieve this goal, ODEP established a Customized Employment initiative to build the capacity of workforce systems to serve all customers, including individuals with disabilities. The strategies developed through this initiative can assist all workforce customers who have complex needs and may require more individual assistance to achieve their employment goals. The Customized Employment initiative also focuses on incorporating universal strategies into all aspects of workforce services.
Table of Contents
- Customized Employment: A New Competitive Edge
- Customized Employment: Principles and Indicators
- Job Seeker Exploration
- Creating a Blueprint for Job Development
- Negotiating with Employers
June 2005
