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Vocational Rehabilitation

Meaningful work, rooted in your community.

Mountain Employment Training partners with people with disabilities, families, counselors, case managers, teachers, and local employers to find work that fits — and to make it last.

Our credentials

  • DVR Vendor

    Approved provider for state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation services.

  • PASA Approved

    Program Approved Service Agency for supported employment.

  • Ticket to Work EN

    Employment Network authorized by the Social Security Administration.

Why we exist

Capable, willing, and overlooked.

People with disabilities make up a huge part of our community and want to work. The barrier isn't capability — it's access. We exist to close that access gap, one person and one employer at a time.

  • 1 in 4

    U.S. adults — about 70 million people — live with a disability.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024

  • 70%+

    Working-age adults with disabilities who want to work but face barriers to getting there.

    Kessler Foundation National Employment & Disability Survey

  • Working-age adults with a disability face an 8.7% unemployment rate — more than twice the 4.2% rate for people without a disability. They're looking for work; the system too often locks them out.

    U.S. Department of Labor, ODEP / BLS, 2025

Our impact

Real people. Real jobs. Real careers.

Since 2022, our team has helped Coloradans find work that fits their strengths and stays with them long after placement day.

Placement & 90-day retention

65%

Placement & 90-day retention

Above-average outcomes for individuals facing multiple employment barriers.

Individuals served

200+

Individuals served

Tailored employment services, person by person.

Barriers addressed per person, on average

6

Barriers addressed per person, on average

Including health, work readiness, access to resources, and justice or support challenges.

Partners & affiliations

Recognized, accountable, and connected.

We're proud to be vetted by — and to work alongside — these agencies.

  • Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Social Security Administration
  • The Resource Exchange
  • Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce
  • Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC
  • Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau

How we walk alongside you

Every plan is built around the person. No two paths to work look the same, and that's exactly how it should be.

  • Transition Services

    Pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for students ages 15–21, including career exploration, work-based learning, and self-advocacy training.

  • Vocational Evaluation

    Strengths-based assessment of skills, interests, and supports to clarify a realistic career path.

  • Job Development & Placement

    Local employer relationships, customized job matching, and hands-on placement support.

  • Job Coaching & Retention

    On-site and remote coaching to build confidence, master tasks, and stay on the job long-term.

Who we serve

Job seekers

Adults and transition-age youth with disabilities ready to explore work, change careers, or return to the workforce.

Employers

Skilled candidates, on-the-job coaching, and ongoing support — at no cost to your business.

Ready to take the next step?

Tell us a little about your situation. We'll respond within one business day.

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