Veterans Affairs Compensated Work Therapy

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Compensated Work Therapy/Veteran Industries
National Internet Web Page

Compensated Work Therapy/Veterans Industries (VI/CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs, and to consult with business and industry regarding their specific employment needs. Using a business model, VI/CWT program staff specialize in working with facility management, human resource, and/or production personnel to address labor force deficits. Over the years VI/CWT veterans have been successfully employed in various competitive positions including health care, information technology, manufacturing, warehousing, construction trades, clerical and office support, retail and the services delivery.
From over 162 locations throughout the country VI/CWT programs strive to maintain highly responsive long term quality relationships with business and industry promoting employment opportunities for veterans with physical and mental disabilities. Professional VI/CWT staff provides state of the art vocational rehabilitation services; job matching and employment supports, case management, work site and job analysis, consultation regarding assistive technology, accomodation, and guidance in addressing ADA regulations compliance. Many of our individual programs are CARF accredited and are members of usPRA. Typically VI/CWT programs are located within VA medical centers in most large metropolitan areas and many smaller communities.
This Internet Web site offers an overview of the Veterans Industry/Compensate d Work Therapy program. VI/CWT provides a wide range of services for industry including; work site and job assesment, staff training and consultation services, employee assessment and screening, and job matching and follow-up services. VI/CWT supports veterans through vocational case management and workplace supports to facilitate continued employment success. In conjunction with the VI/CWT program industry is able to expand its work ready applicant pool and develop a pre-screening opportunity for future employees.
If your company is searching for prescreened workers to address staffing shortfalls, please contact Charles McGeough, National Marketing Director. Veterans interested in learning more about the Veterans Industry/Compensate d Work Therapy program should contact Rick Lee, National Program Coordinator.

Companies interested in opportunities with Veterans Industries, contact:

Veterans interested in opportunities with Veterans Industries, contact:

Charles McGeough
National Marketing Director
Veterans Industries
4500 South Lancaster Road (122)
Dallas, Texas 75216
(800) 355-VAMC (8262)
(214) 857-0381
Fax: (214) 857-0382
Charles.McGeough@ med.va.gov

Rick Lee
National Program Coordinator
590/302/116D Bldg 148
VA Medical Center (122)
Hampton, Virginia 23667
(757) 722-9961 Ext. 3624
Fax: (757) 728-3143
Rick.Lee@med. va.gov

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