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Vocational Evaluations

Traditional-In-house and Community Based Work Assessments

These two Vocational Evaluation Programs have many similarities.  In both programs, the Evaluator helps the individual to complete a series of assessments based on job search attitudes, vocational preferences, employability skills, interviewing and application completion abilities, as well as transportation issues.  These assessments are designed to provide a rounded, all-encompassing picture of who the individual is in regards to their vocational abilities and preferences.  This information is crucial in attempting to place an individual in an employment situation in which they will feel comfortable and are successful.

 

The major difference between the two vocational evaluation services exists only in geographical setting, where they happen.  

The traditional In-House Vocational Evaluation takes place primarily in the sheltered workshop setting.  The individual is expected to complete a variety of tasks in the workshop as their rate of speed is documented and a production rate is determined.  Many times the traditional evaluation takes place when the individual and the evaluator are not sure of what vocational capabilities they possess or what type of job they would like to have.

 

The Community Based Work Assessment takes place at businesses in the community.  During these evaluations individuals work at the job site of their choosing, when available, either performing actual work or visiting to see whether it truly is the type of work they would like to do.  Their vocational capabilities are identified during this process to help identify what type of services they need in the future to achieve their vocational goals.  VTDC has recruited area businesses for the evaluation experience.  The individual will have the opportunity to review and choose from the places of business through a catalog of pictures that shows the types of jobs at each business.  

VTDC tries to work with each individual to provide the right vocational evaluation for them.  Upon completion of each evaluation experience, the Vocational Evaluator gathers the information, completes a report and shares recommendations for future employment or training with the individual evaluated.

       

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