Vocational Rehabilitation
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities' Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) assist eligible people 14 years of age and older, with physical, mental and emotional disabilities by providing direct, personalized services to assist them in finding and retaining meaningful work and personal independence. Disabilities may include physical, intellectual, mental health, or sensory disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are customized for each person through assessments and one-on-one meetings with professional VR counselors. VR services are available in all 88 counties. More information is available Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities - Vocational Rehabilitation website.Youth
Youth services are provided to eligible people between 14 and 24 years old.State of Ohio
Completers
Completers
Completers - Region
Completers
| Year | Completers |
|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | 2,158 |
| 2012-2013 | 2,838 |
| 2013-2014 | 3,332 |
| 2014-2015 | 4,187 |
| 2015-2016 | 4,275 |
| Region | Completers |
|---|---|
| Northwest Ohio | 498 |
| Western Ohio | 441 |
| Southwest Ohio | 522 |
| Northeast Ohio | 1,608 |
| Central Ohio | 726 |
| Southeast Ohio | 480 |
This graph shows the number of individuals, younger than 25 upon application, who have exited Vocational Rehabilitation after receiving services. Click the graph to see 2015-16 completers by JobsOhio region.
Employed after Completion
This graph compares the percent of completers found employed in Ohio during the second and fourth calendar quarter after exit from Vocational Rehabilitation (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by program year in which the individual exited Vocational Rehabilitation. Click the graph to see 2015-16 completers' employment by JobsOhio region.
Six Months vs. One Year
Region
Employed after Completion
| Year | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | 47% | 46% |
| 2012-2013 | 47% | 47% |
| 2013-2014 | 48% | 51% |
| 2014-2015 | 50% | 51% |
| 2015-2016 | 56% | 56% |
| Region | 6 Months |
|---|---|
| Northwest Ohio | 58% |
| Western Ohio | 61% |
| Southwest Ohio | 60% |
| Northeast Ohio | 55% |
| Central Ohio | 58% |
| Southeast Ohio | 45% |
Median Earnings after Completion
This graph compares completers' median earnings (2015$) from Ohio employment during the second and fourth calendar quarter after exit from Vocational Rehabilitation (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by program year in which the individual exited Vocational Rehabilitation. Although earnings are from a particular calendar quarter, they are reported here annualized (multiplied by four) for ease of understanding. Click the graph to see completers' earnings by JobsOhio region.
Six Months vs. One Year
Region
Median Earnings after Completion
| Year | 6 Months | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | $9,500 | $10,600 |
| 2012-2013 | $8,900 | $9,900 |
| 2013-2014 | $8,700 | $9,400 |
| 2014-2015 | $9,300 | $9,700 |
| 2015-2016 | $8,600 | $9,100 |
| Region | 6 Months |
|---|---|
| Northwest Ohio | $7,300 |
| Western Ohio | $8,100 |
| Southwest Ohio | $9,200 |
| Northeast Ohio | $8,200 |
| Central Ohio | $9,200 |
| Southeast Ohio | $10,000 |
Employee Retention
2014-15
The Employee Retention graph illustrates the percentage of completers who were employed six months after exit and who were still employed with the same main employer one year after exit. Click the graph to see 2015-16 completers' retention rate by JobsOhio region.
Statewide
Region
Employee Retention
2014-15
| Year | Retention |
|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | 63% |
| 2012-2013 | 65% |
| 2013-2014 | 67% |
| 2014-2015 | 63% |
| 2015-2016 | 63% |
| Region | Retention |
|---|---|
| Northwest Ohio | 60% |
| Western Ohio | 61% |
| Southwest Ohio | 68% |
| Northeast Ohio | 63% |
| Central Ohio | 61% |
| Southeast Ohio | 66% |
All employment and earnings data from the second quarter of 2017 are preliminary. Outcomes based on this quarter of data may change once the data has been finalized.
Information on this dashboard may differ from federal or state reporting due to variation in reporting metrics used.
Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year
This graph shows the proportion of completers from each program year who enrolled in Ohio public higher education within one year of exit. Click the graph to see 2015-16 completers' higher education enrollment by JobsOhio region.
Statewide
Region
Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year
| Year | Enrolled |
|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | 10% |
| 2012-2013 | 10% |
| 2013-2014 | 9% |
| 2014-2015 | 9% |
| 2015-2016 | NA |
| Region | Enrolled |
|---|---|
| Northwest Ohio | 7% |
| Western Ohio | 8% |
| Southwest Ohio | 7% |
| Northeast Ohio | 11% |
| Central Ohio | 8% |
| Southeast Ohio | 5% |
Credentials within One Year
This graph shows the proportion of completers from each program year who earned either a degree, a certificate (from an Ohio higher education institution or an Ohio Technical Center), or GED within one year of exit. Click the graph to see 2015-16 completers' credentials by JobsOhio region.
Financial Allocations: Vocational Rehabilitation - Adult + Youth
| Level | FY 2012 | FY 2013 | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 |
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