Skip main navigation

Outdated or Unsupported Browser Detected
DWD's website uses the latest technology. This makes our site faster and easier to use across all devices. Unfortunatley, your browser is out of date and is not supported. An update is not required, but it is strongly recommended to improve your browsing experience. To update Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge visit their website.

  2. Divison of Vocational Rehabilitation
  3. Business Services

Need an Alternate Format?

If you have comments regarding any documents on DVR's website or need an alternate format, you may contact us via email at: dvr@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Or you can reach us by phone at: 800-442-3477 (Toll Free)

DVR Business Services

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) supports individuals with disabilities by providing career planning, training, and connections to Wisconsin businesses. As the single largest source of disability talent in in the state, DVR provides employers with direct access to a well-qualified pool of talent.

DVR serves all kinds of businesses:

  • Small businesses to large companies.
  • All industry sectors.
  • Businesses that want to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in their workforce.
  • Businesses that will benefit from connecting to a highly diverse candidate pool.
  • Businesses that understand that an inclusive workforce offers substantial return on investment in a variety of ways.

How DVR will help your business:

  • Find the workforce you need to operate your business.
  • Access financial incentives your company may be eligible for when hiring and/or training individuals with disabilities or other targeted populations.
  • Connect to additional community and workforce partners who can address various workforce needs
  • Access real-time labor market information relevant to your business.
  • Connect with experts on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), job accommodations, and other disability-related topics.
  • Develop and promote an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and improve your bottom line.
  • Obtain resources to help you retain employees who experience challenges on the job due to a disability.

Quick facts about DVR:

  • Services are provided at no cost to businesses.
  • DVR is a 100% voluntary program.
  • The DVR talent pool is the largest single source of disability talent in Wisconsin.
  • Each year, DVR serves thousands of individuals who connect to and retain careers.

Individuals that DVR serves:

  • Youth entering the workforce.
  • Experienced adult workers.
  • Job seekers looking for full-time, part-time, limited term, and/or self-employment.
  • Skilled candidates for positions in every industry, seeking positions ranging from entry to executive-level.
  • Job seekers with training from apprenticeships, technical colleges, and university programs.