Nebraska VR Where your future begins

Job Matching

Nebraska VR matches qualified candidates with quality businesses.

• We discover the qualifications and skills required for your hiring needs.
• Nebraska VR will access our candidate pool to find individuals with skills for your specific job openings.
• We provide you pre-screened candidates to match your needs.

Job Retention

After we have worked together to place the right person in the right job, Nebraska VR is available to ensure successful employment.

• Nebraska VR provides follow-up visits to ensure the employee's and the employer's needs are being met.
• We assist employees with worksite accommodations to help keep valued workers and avoid the cost of training new staff.

Job Coaching

This service helps job candidates learn a new job to the employer's specifications.

• Nebraska VR provides a qualified job coach to train the candidate until they become proficient.

Assistive Technology

These services can include evaluation, design, adaptation, or technical training.

• Assistive technology specialists can provide recommendations for worksite modifications for your employees.
• Demonstration and trial use of assistive technology equipment will be provided.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Employers that hire Nebraska VR's qualified candidates may claim the WOTC.

• Nebraska VR will assist with the process required to apply for up to $2400 in federal tax credits.

On-the-Job Evaluation (OJE)*

This opportunity allows businesses to observe a candidate's potential before making a final hiring decision.

• Worksite training and evaluation activities help you determine if a candidate is the right fit for a job.
• OJEs range from 1 to 90 hours, depending on your position requirements, and may be arranged as a volunteer or paid position.
• Because you have no obligation to hire the person being evaluated, you save costly turn over expenses.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)*

This training is provided in an actual work setting by the potential employer.

• OJTs are business driven and an opportunity to train job candidates your way with the job skills required for success in a specific job.
• Training duration varies depending on the skill level of the candidate.
• Permanent employment is the goal and support is available from Nebraska VR.

*Insurance coverage for job candidates is provided by Nebraska VR.