This training provides an overview of the impact of the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE) on state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies. Participants will explore the project’s outcomes over the past four years, focusing on improved collaboration, the adoption of quality employment strategies, and enhanced service delivery. The session discusses how VRTAC-QE training and technical assistance align with Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures, providing insights into how VR agencies are achieving competitive integrated employment outcomes. The presentation concludes with future directions for VRTAC-QE as it enters its final project year.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate how VRTAC-QE outcomes align with GPRA measures and assess the impact of training and technical assistance on employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
• Identify effective strategies for collaboration and the adoption of quality employment practices, fostering improved coordination among federal, state, and local agencies.