Compensated Work Therapy / Veteran Industries

Compensated Work Therapy/Veterans Industries (VI/CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs, and to consult with business and industry regarding their specific employment needs.  Using a business model, VI/CWT program staff specialize in working with facility management, human resource, and/or production personnel to address labor force deficits.  Over the years VI/CWT veterans have been successfully employed in various competitive positions including health care, information technology, manufacturing, warehousing, construction trades, clerical and office support, retail and the services delivery. 

From over 162 locations throughout the country VI/CWT programs strive to maintain highly responsive long term quality relationships with business and industry promoting employment opportunities for veterans with physical and mental disabilities.  Professional VI/CWT staff provides state of the art vocational rehabilitation services; job matching and employment supports, case management, work site and job analysis, consultation regarding assistive technology, accomodation, and guidance in addressing ADA regulations compliance.  Many of our individual programs are CARF accredited and are members of  USPRA.  Typically VI/CWT programs are located within VA medical centers in most large metropolitan areas and many smaller communities. 

This Internet Web site offers an overview of the Veterans Industry/Compensated Work Therapy program.  VI/CWT provides a wide range of services for  industry  including; work site and job assessment, staff training and consultation services, employee assessment and screening, and job matching and follow-up services.  VI/CWT supports veterans through vocational case management and workplace supports to facilitate continued employment success.  In conjunction with the VI/CWT program industry is able to expand its work ready applicant pool and develop a pre-screening opportunity for future employees.

Veterans interested in opportunities with Veterans Industries, contact:

Rick Lee
National Program Coordinator
590/302/116D Bldg 148
VA Medical Center (122)
Hampton, Virginia 23667
(757) 722-9961 Ext. 3624
Fax: (757) 728-3143
Rick.Lee@med.va.gov