DEMAND SIDE EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE (DSEI)

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) received a one-time appropriation of $10 million to fund strategic initiatives to increase the employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. With this funding, DOR has created the Demand Side Employment Initiative (DSEI), an employer incentive program to support businesses to expand or start hiring people with disabilities.

The DSEI consists of four key elements:

• EmployABILITY Business Grant
  Apply for funding ranging from $20,000 to $200,000

• Targeted Marketing Campaign
  EmployABILITY grant recipients will be highlighted in a customized media and marketing campaign

• Earn and Learn Opportunities
  Funding available to establish a training program that leads Californians with disabilities to employment

• Human Resources Training and Collateral
  California specific certificate program for HR professionals for building inclusive workspaces

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