• A short-term learning experience (usually 16-20 hours over 1 week)
• Accompanied 100% of the time by an on-site Job Coach
• You provide realistic work tasks; the coach can help with training and direction

• A part-time intern for up to 160 hours (usually over 2-3 months)
• Interns work independently, with an assigned Employment Specialist
• The intern is paid by the Job Path payroll, so they are committed and dedicated to the internship

• An intern-to-hire program - reduce your recruitment and hiring cost!
• After an intensive 3-month pre-screening process, an intern is matched with an employer that suits their interests and abilities
• You take on an intern at no cost and train them with the support of professional Employment Specialists
• The intern is paid by New York State
• Once they are trained and meeting the expectations of the position (usually after 3-6 months), you bring the intern onto your payroll as an employee
• Coaching supports remain in place as needed once the intern is hired as your employee

Info that applies to all internships:
All paperwork for internship programs is completed by Job Path behind the scenes; there is not a large paperwork commitment for you!

Job Path supports our candidates and your business by linking both parties for competitive employment opportunities.  We work with a wide variety of employment industries to link candidates to right fit positions that best matches their interests and skills.  Once hired by a community business partner, both the candidate and Employment Specialist work with the employer to ensure effective training and on-the-job coaching. We are always looking for businesses to partner with us for new opportunities. Whether one person or several people are hired; we are here to support your diverse workforce.

Job Path is a no-cost employment service to candidates and businesses. Each candidate is pre-screened and job ready to become your high quality employee.  Our Job Path team is intensively trained to provide job coaching and ongoing services such as skill development and additional training to support your employee with meeting job expectations and retaining employment. Historically, candidates supported through Job Path have an average length of employment of 7 years, even in typically high turnover positions.

Businesses that employ people who currently receive vocational rehabilitation services, such as Job Path employment services, may earn tax credits (WOTC, WETC, WDTC) and wage reimbursements through ACCES-VR. Click here for details on tax & wage incentives.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit
(WOTC) may offers employers up to $2,400 in federal tax savings for hiring qualified individuals with barriers to employment. In the 1^st first year of work, qualified individuals must work for at least 120 hours for a partial credit of $1,500, and over 400 hours for the full $2,400 credit. Required IRS Paperwork must be submitted by due date.

Workers Employment Tax Credit (WETC)
Businesses that employ people who receive Job Path services, may earn $2,100 more in state tax credits. You get the credit during the second year of employment and can combine it with the WOTC credit.  Required Paperwork: No additional application IF combined with WOTC. WETC application available if needed.

Workers with Disabilities Tax Credit (WDTC)
Eligible businesses that hire individuals may earn up to $5,000 for full-time employment (30+ hours per week), and up to $2,500 for part-time employment.  If the amount of the credit exceeds the entity’s tax liability, then the credit may be carried over for the following 3 years. Note: Stand-alone tax credit

ACCES-VR Wage Reimbursement Programs
Work Try-Out (WTO)- An approved Employer may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% of gross wages for up to 480 hours of work with an ACCES-VR approved WTO agreement.