QWE Practice Guideline: 311: Develop relationships with local organizations and the business community to provide opportunities for enhancing skill development and employment

Target group: Any organization employing or supporting individuals with disabilities

Resources Needed

Subject matter experts/trainers

• Staff to build relationships with local organizations

Labor hours

• Time for staff to build relationships

Implementation Process

Process

• Witco CEO campaigned for the establishment of a community college as none existed at the time
• The CEO advocated for the creation of learning opportunities for and in support of individuals with disabilities
• The new community college offered classes including, but not limited to
  • Workforce development
  • Adult basic education
  • General education development (GED)
• Support services for students with disabilities were also developed and provided by the community college

Documentation

• SOPs
  • Processes and procedures for connecting and partnership with local organizations

NPA: Witco
Location: Caldwell, ID
Date Submitted: 2013
Website: http://www.witcoinc.net/

Resources: Quality Work Environment Workbook