Futures works in collaboration with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in order to provide quality support throughout your candidacy.  As a result, Futures candidates must be eligible for DVR services to qualify for our services.  If you have questions around eligibility, please consult a Futures staff member. 

To be determined eligible
You must have a documentable disability (physical, mental, or learning disability etc.)

Your disability must create barriers to you obtaining, preforming, keeping or advancing in a job.

You must need our services in order to work successfully.

DVR notes, if you are eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are presumed to be eligible for DVR services, if you plan to go to work.  If your DVR Counselor questions whether or not your disability may make it difficult to benefit from employment services, trial work experiences will be arranged with you.  This will help your DVR counselor determine whether you are eligible. 

In an effort to ensure a quality individualized experience with Futures, staff dedicates significant time and effort in cultivating interest specific experiences with local businesses and institutions to help you achieve your goals. While we aim to continue to provide this level of experience, we ask your patience in this cultivation period.

It is woven into Futures infrastructure that candidates make informed choices around their future goals. Informed choice ensures that candidates have access to all the necessary resources and current information to guide the development of your experience. This decision making should incorporate your interests, strengths, priorities, concerns, abilities, and untapped capabilities. We will then use these in the development of your Individualized Employment Plan and as the cornerstone of your experience with Futures.

To be treated with respect and dignity.
Maintenance of and access to confidential records.
Not to be abused or hurt.
Private communication and visits.
Not to be discriminated against.
Respect of personal property.
Keep your rights.
Understandable information.
Fair pay for work.
Participate in your individualized plan development.
File complaint and advocate for self.

Treat Futures, DVR, candidates and other supports with dignity and respect.
Help Futures access necessary information, such as medical and personal, to complete enrollment.
To be on time or provide 24 hour notice of cancelation to appointments and apprenticeship site.
To maintain ongoing and consistent contact with Futures staff.
Follow all the responsibilities described in any plans you develop with Futures.
Actively look for and accept opportunity of employment based on your interests and goals.
Agree to allow Futures to contact your employer as appropriate.
Authorize use of email and/or other electronic devices to coordinate your Futures services.
Futures may follow up with you for up to two years following your experience with Futures. You agree to provide accurate information when requested.

Intake and Assessment
Futures utilizes skills and interest assessments to determine career paths, worksites, or degree programs that best suit you and your envisioned future.


Matching and Placement
Based on interest and skill, Futures provides options and opportunities at business sites across industries, and at institutions with varying degree and certificate programs


Apprenticeships and Higher Education
Once placed, Futures provides on and off site support for the successful completion of paid apprenticeships or higher education coursework.


Skill Development and Enrichment
Enrichment courses offered at our Innovation Center help prepare you for your future career and focus on skill development, workplace skills, and the successful completion of your goals.