Hiring from Overlooked Talent Pools
Veterans, second-chance talent, workers with disabilities, programs, incentives, and the local partners who make it work.
Built from Veteran, second-chance, and disability hiring programs with their local delivery partners and the credits that attach
Built around the practical failure points rather than the categories: who actually places candidates here, which incentive survives contact with your payroll, and which partner answers.
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Wagner-Peyser Employment Services DWD Federal
Free job matching, career services, and labor market resources for job seekers through WorkOne centers. Helps employers find workers and job seekers find jobs.
Who qualifies: Universal access, ALL job seekers and employers, no requirements. Free.
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On-the-Job Training (OJT) · WorkOne WorkOne Federal
WorkOne reimburses employers up to 50% of a new employee's wage during a contracted training period. Minimum wage: $13.50/hr for adults, $11/hr for youth. WorkOne pre-screens and refers qualified candidates.
Who qualifies: Participant must be WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker eligible. Employer: public, nonprofit, or private sector. Must not show pattern of failing to retain OJT worker…
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Youth Work Experience (WEX) · WorkOne WorkOne Federal
Places youth ages 16-24 in employer worksites at ZERO cost to the employer. WorkOne pays all wages and workers' compensation. Youth attend weekly career workshops. Hamilton County contact: Dorothee Cooke.
Who qualifies: Youth meeting WIOA Youth eligibility. In-School: 14-21. Out-of-School: 16-24. Must be low-income (ISY) or face barriers (OSY).
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) DWD/IRS Federal
Federal tax credit of $2,400 to $9,600 per qualified hire from targeted groups: veterans, TANF/SNAP recipients, ex-felons, vocational rehabilitation referrals, empowerment zone residents, and others.
Who qualifies: Employer hires from targeted groups. 14 categories including: TANF recipients ($2,400), veterans ($2,400-$9,600), disabled veterans ($4,800-$9,600), ex-felons (…
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Federal Bonding Program USDOL/DWD Federal
Free fidelity bonds ($5,000-$25,000) for employers hiring individuals with barriers: ex-offenders, individuals in recovery, poor credit history, or dishonorable discharge. Covers first 6 months of employment.
Who qualifies: At-risk individuals: ex-offenders, poor credit/bankruptcy, recovering substance abusers, dishonorable discharge, lacking work history, TANF recipients.