Employers may qualify for assistance with hiring and training costs through workforce incentive programs. Additional support, including background checks, work cards, assistive technology, and workplace accommodations, may also be available based on program eligibility.
No Cost to Employers
Our Employment Specialists partner with Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation to connect employers with qualified candidates whose skills, interests, and employment goals align with your workforce needs.
Every referral is thoughtfully matched to help create successful, long-term employment opportunities for both employers and job seekers.
Hiring individuals with disabilities may qualify your business for valuable workforce incentives designed to reduce hiring and training costs.
Depending on your hiring needs, employers may be eligible for wage reimbursements, tax credits, work-based learning programs, and assistance with employment-related expenses through state and federal workforce initiatives.
Our team will help you identify the programs that best fit your business and guide you through the process.
Hiring is only the beginning of the partnership.
ESS remains available to support employers and employees throughout the employment journey.
Whether you have questions, need guidance, or would like assistance navigating workplace accommodations, our Employment Specialists are here to help.
Our goal is to build successful, long-term employment relationships that benefit both your business and the individuals we serve.
Explore workforce programs that can help offset hiring and training costs while creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility varies by program.
Program availability and requirements are determined by the administering agency.
Best for: Training newly hired employees
Receive reimbursement for a portion of training wages while your new employee learns the job.
Eligible employers can reduce onboarding costs through this State of Nevada program.To participate, employers must first become an approved State of Nevada vendor.
Best for: Evaluating potential employees
See potential employees in action before making a hiring decision.
Participants gain valuable workplace experience while wages and workers' compensation insurance are covered through the program, allowing employers to evaluate candidates with no wage or workers' compensation costs.
Contact ESS to explore participation.
Best for: Receiving wage incentives for eligible hires
Eligible employers may receive wage incentives through the Silver State Works program when hiring qualified individuals.
ESS can help determine eligibility and guide you through the application process.
