HireAbility Vermont

What HireAbility Vermont does

HireAbility Vermont is the public-facing brand of the State of Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, established in 2012 (formerly Vermont Vocational Rehabilitation) and operated as a state government program under federal mandate via the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The organization delivers free vocational rehabilitation, career development, and employment support services to Vermonters with disabilities and to Vermont employers, with no income requirements, no contracts, and voluntary participation. It serves three primary audiences: adults with disabilities seeking employment or career advancement, youth aged 14–25 transitioning from school to work, and employers recruiting and retaining workers with disabilities.

The service portfolio includes career assessment, individualized plan for employment (IPE) development, job placement and retention support, work incentives and benefits counseling for SSDI/SSI recipients, assistive technology consultations (delivered via partners VATP and CDCI), on-the-job training (OJT) with employer cost reimbursement, paid Earn-and-Learn work experiences, progressive employment options (job shadows, informational interviews, company tours, internships), and specialized programming for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Vermonters, post-conviction populations, and individuals managing chronic health conditions. There is no proprietary software product; service delivery is conducted through a statewide network of 12 physical offices, school-based transition counselors, and Business Account Manager field staff, supplemented by phone, email, and video consultation.

The organization is funded entirely through state and federal government appropriations; all services are provided free of charge to participants and employers. Its competitive position rests on its government mandate and statewide physical footprint rather than a commercial revenue model, making traditional revenue, pricing, and AI/ML capability assessments inapplicable in the conventional sense. Partnerships with VABIR, VATP, CDCI, the Vermont Family Network, the Vermont Center for Independent Living, and multiple state agencies anchor an integrated service ecosystem across Vermont and into neighboring counties of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.

Name

HireAbility Vermont

Legal name

HireAbility Vermont

Website

https://hireabilityvt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HireAbility Vermont is the public-facing entity of the State of Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, providing free vocational rehabilitation, career development, and employment support services to Vermonters with disabilities and to Vermont employers through 12 statewide offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Employment Services (5613), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Disability employment services
• Workforce development programs
• Career counseling services
• Job placement assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Government Funding: HireAbility Vermont is the public-facing entity of the State of Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. As a state agency program, services are funded through state and federal government appropriations, primarily under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Services are provided free of charge to eligible Vermonters with disabilities and to employers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HireAbility Vermont provides free vocational rehabilitation, career development, and employment support services for Vermonters with disabilities. As the public-facing entity of the State of Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the organization delivers individualized employment services through a statewide network of 12 offices, serving both job seekers with disabilities (adults and youth) and employers seeking to recruit, train, and retain workers with disabilities.

Product overview

HireAbility Vermont is a free, statewide vocational rehabilitation program operated as the public-facing entity of the State of Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of employment services for Vermonters with disabilities, structured around three core audience segments: Adults seeking employment or career advancement, Youth (ages 14-25) transitioning from school to work, and Employers seeking to recruit and retain workers with disabilities. The service portfolio includes career counseling, job placement, work incentives and benefits counseling, assistive technology services, and specialized programs for populations including individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, those with chronic health conditions, those involved with the criminal justice system, and youth with disabilities. Key programs include the Earn-and-Learn Program for paid work experiences, Work Incentives Counseling for SSDI/SSI beneficiaries, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students, the Progressive Education Program, Career Assessment, On-the-Job Training, and Custom Hiring Solutions for employers. The organization partners with human service providers, employers, and schools across Vermont through a network of 12 statewide offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants who secure employment after release from incarceration have significantly lower recidivism rates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Vermont Association of Business Industry and Rehabilitation (VABIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVABIR is a key implementation partner providing Employment Consultants and Youth Employment Specialists who work in collaboration with HireAbility's own counselors. VABIR staff co-locate in schools, work with employers, and support job seekers alongside HireAbility Transition Counselors. Multiple named staff appear across employer-facing pages and participant stories.
• Vermont Assistive Technology Program (VATP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHireAbility partners with VATP to provide assistive technology consultations and training for participants. VATP offers services for individuals and organizations, including equipment trials, AT assessments, and workplace accommodations.
• Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) at UVMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHireAbility partners with CDCI to receive assistive technology consultations and training for participants. CDCI provides expertise on disability inclusion and community participation.
• Vermont Family NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner and referral partner. Provides resources including the Transition Toolkit and Core Transition Teams facilitation for families and schools.
• Vermont Center for Independent LivingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner supporting the Youth Advocacy Council. Works to enhance independence and inclusion for Vermonters with disabilities.
• Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually ImpairedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner providing specialized services and advocacy support for youth with visual impairments.
• Vermont Department of LabormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner contributing to collaborative transition planning for youth with disabilities.
• Vermont Agency of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner contributing to education and transition policy for students with disabilities.
• Vermont Department of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner supporting health-related aspects of youth transition services.
• Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner providing family support and mental health advocacy for children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Vermont Afterschool, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner expanding out-of-school learning opportunities for youth with disabilities.
• Vermont Department of Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advocacy Partner supporting mental health aspects of youth transition to employment.
• Spectrum Youth & Family ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that connected participant Ohnna Provost to the JOBS Program. Provides services to youth experiencing homelessness or instability, functioning as a referral and service coordination partner.
• Hannaford Bros. Co. (St. Albans)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner and case study showcase. Associate Relations Manager Jennifer Benoit actively advocates for inclusive hiring through HireAbility's employer programs and has shared her experience as an employer partner in testimonials and at events.
• Lamoille Valley Veterinary ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner using the Earn-and-Learn Program. Veterinary Services Manager Katy has provided testimonial endorsement of the program.
• Casella Waste Systems (White River Junction)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner who hired participant Alex Mattoon as a Diesel Technician Apprentice. Tony and Anthony at the White River Junction location participated in informational interviews and hiring process.
• Rhythm of the Rein (Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit equine therapy organization in Williamstown, VT that provided a Paid Work Experience opportunity to participant Alex LeFevre. Founder Dianne Lashoones coordinated with HireAbility counselors to create the placement.
• Vermont Lake MonstersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont Lake Monsters (Vermont's minor league baseball team) partnered with HireAbility to provide work experiences and internships to participants. Senior Vice President C.J. Knudsen has shared testimonials about the value of the program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: National nonprofit delivering disability services including employment supports, vocational rehabilitation, assistive technology, and benefits counseling. Overlaps with HireAbility Vermont's adult and youth service portfolio, particularly for transition-age youth and employer-facing programs.
• Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC): Massachusetts' state VR agency providing vocational rehabilitation and employment services for residents with disabilities under the federal Rehabilitation Act. Operates as a near-identical public-facing entity to HireAbility Vermont, with comparable service portfolio, employer partnerships, and WIOA funding structure.
• National Industries for the Blind (NIB): Nonprofit organization operating AbilityOne-supported employment programs for people who are blind or have low vision. Comparable focus on disability employment services and employer partnerships, though specialized for a single disability sub-population.
• SourceAmerica: AbilityOne-affiliated nonprofit creating employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities through federal contractor partnerships. Comparable focus on employer engagement and disability employment placement, but operates nationally and through federal contracting vehicles.
• California Department of Rehabilitation: California's designated state VR agency delivering employment, counseling, and training services to Californians with disabilities. Directly comparable as a federally-mandated state VR entity with similar counseling, training, and employer engagement programs.
• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit network providing employment placement, job training, and career services primarily for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Comparable mission and service mix to HireAbility Vermont, but operates as a national nonprofit rather than a state agency.
• Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Texas' state-administered VR program providing employment services for people with disabilities, funded under WIOA. Operates a comparable multi-office service model with employer engagement and customized employment offerings aligned with HireAbility Vermont's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Disability:IN: National disability inclusion organization advancing disability inclusion in business through employer consulting, talent pipelines, and supplier diversity. Adjacent to HireAbility Vermont's employer services, but positioned as a corporate-advocacy and consulting platform rather than direct service provider.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit operating employment, leadership, and inclusion programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Partial overlap with HireAbility Vermont's employer engagement and supported employment offerings, but focused on a narrower population and programmatic model.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a broader mandate covering advocacy, family support, housing, and employment. Employment services overlap with HireAbility Vermont, but the broader mission and national scope distinguish it.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user189814843
• Facebookfacebook.com/HireAbility-Vermont-108733458367288
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hireability-vermont
• Instagraminstagram.com/hireabilityvermont

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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