The Governor’s Cabinet for People with Disabilities was authorized by Act 36 of 2018. It charges members with, among other things, consistent collection of data and the enforceable sharing of data.

This dataset contains the following metrics:

1. Persons aged 18-64 enrolled with Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) with Competitive Integrated Employment

2. Persons aged 18-64 enrolled with Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) with an Employment Goal in their ISP

3. Data starts Calendar Year (CY) Quarter (QTR) 1 of 2021

The Governor’s Cabinet for People with Disabilities was authorized by Act 36 of 2018. It charges members with, among other things, consistent collection of data and the enforceable sharing of data.


Act 36 of 2018 also charges state agencies, among others, with developing clear outcome expectations for employment that include annual baseline employment data and specific percentage goals for individuals with a disability gaining competitive integrated employment. Each agency is to complete an assessment of its progress toward meeting these goals annually and ensure that the information is publicly available and posted on its publicly accessible Internet website.


By hosting some of its employment first data on this publicly accessible dashboard DHS is working towards meeting its obligations under Act 36.

Percent of Individuals in Competitive Employment by Occupation

Entrepreneurship
Number of companies appearing in the annual Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America (top states by number of companies in 2020)

OVR’s goal is to place customers into the mainstream workforce. This is referred to as “Competitive Integrated Employment” (CIE) in regulatory terminology. The chart below shows the number of individuals placed into CIE in each state fiscal year and the average salary of those placements.

This is a link to Department of Human Services Employment and Training website that offers a map from Employment, Advancement, & Retention Network (EARN) of the following:
Where it's offered:
• All Pennsylvania counties
For you if:
• You have a work history and high school diploma or GED
• You have trade skills, a certification, or a college degree
• Are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Benefits:
• Help to find and keep a job
• Resume workshops
• Mock job interviews
• Community service
• Help understanding personal finances
• Certificate and trade programs
• Apprenticeship opportunities
Can help you:
• Get and keep employment that allows you to support yourself and family.

WORK READY
Where it's offered:
• In select counties; talk with your caseworker about availability.
For you if:
• You and your family need more time/help before starting training or work
• You are preparing to enter or return to the job market
• You want to get your high school diploma or GED
• Are eligible for TANF or SNAP
Benefits:
• Help with a criminal history, pregnancy, difficulties at home, and more
• Provides referrals to other community help
• Helps to prepare for and obtain GED
• Educates on personal finances, parenting, healthy food choices, and more
• Help to get ready for employment
Can help you:
• Overcome challenges, get your diploma or GED, prepare for other programs

Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS)
Where it's offered:
• In select counties; talk with your caseworker about availability.
For you if:
• You are already going to a Pennsylvania community college and meet certain additional requirements.
• You are interested in attending a Pennsylvania community college and meet certain additional requirements
• If you are eligible for TANF or SNAP
(Please check with your caseworker to see if you qualify)
Benefits:
• Help with the college system, including financial aid and career exploration
• Supports to help students succeed
• Class and some study time are counted activities toward hourly requirements
• Peer groups that link KEYS students for support
Can help you:
• Graduate from college with your degree or certificate and start your career

ELECT
Where it's offered:
• In select counties; talk with your caseworker about availability.
For you if:
• You are age 22 or younger and want to get your high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential
Benefits:
• Helps to prepare for and obtain a high school diploma or HSE
• Education on budgeting and finances, child development and parenting skills, health care and nutrition, healthy relationships, and more
• Vocational, career, and job readiness training
• Intensive case management, including home visits
Can help you:
• Overcome challenges, get your diploma or HSE, and secure post-graduation employment, education, or training

SNAP 50/50
(Currently only available in Philadelphia, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh)
For you if:
• You only get SNAP benefits and want to get hands-on learning experiences in skilled job fields
Benefits:
• Local community-based organizations offering work experience and skills training
• Work in fields with a living wage
• Ability to learn new skills and build work history while getting SNAP
• Some providers focus on helping people on SNAP with a criminal history or probation/parole
Can help you:
• Get and keep skilled employment that allows you to support yourself and your family

Comparison of the number of employees at foreign-owned companies (FOC) in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania FOC employment as a percent of total employment, and Pennsylvania FOC employment as a percent of U.S. FOC Employment

Employment Outcomes of Pennsylvanians with Disabilities – Department of Human Services (DHS) Employment Programs

1. Community HealthChoices (CHC) Participants with employment documented on the Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP) as a goal

2. Participants employed broken out by Community HealthChoices - Managed Care Organization (CHC-MCO )

3. CHC participants confirmed with Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

4. Number of Authorized Employment Services by CHC-MCO

Note : Values from 1-10 are suppressed for confidentiality reasons

CIE - Competitive Integrated Employment

The Governor’s Cabinet for People with Disabilities was authorized by Act 36 of 2018. It charges members with, among other things, consistent collection of data and the enforceable sharing of data.
Act 36 of 2018 also charges state agencies, among others, with developing clear outcome expectations for employment that include annual baseline employment data and specific percentage goals for individuals with a disability gaining competitive integrated employment. Each agency is to complete an assessment of its progress toward meeting these goals annually and ensure that the information is publicly available and posted on its publicly accessible Internet website.
By hosting some of its employment first data on this publicly accessible dashboard DHS is working towards meeting its obligations under Act 36.
Source: MCO submitted Operational Employment reporting and Secondary source is Enrollment reports pulled out of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Eligibility System.

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This chart includes counts of unique individuals who participated in workforce programs across the Commonwealth. Workforce Programs include programs identified in Titles I and III of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well as the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.

Job Referrals Made to Employers on Behalf of Students with Disabilities while Still in High School