Individual Placement/Direct Hire
Some Partnerships With Industry (PWI) clients are hired directly by businesses on a permanent basis, working at least 15 hours a week and earning a competitive wage and benefits. They receive ongoing training and support from a PWI Job coach. Coaching begins at 100%, gradually decreasing as the clients become more comfortable and independent in their jobs.
Some benefits of Individual Placement Services (IP) include:
- Free recruitment and screening
- Turnover reduction – PWI matches employers with the right employee for the job
- Each employee works at least 15 hours a week and earns a competitive wage
- Valuable employees – Employees possess job skills and training required for the job
- Job coaching is free of charge – PWI’s job coach is paid for by PWI
- Reliable, hard-working employees – average job tenure 4+ years
- Untapped, steady work force
- Community goodwill
Positions held by IP workers include:
- Retail
- Clerical and office support
- Food service
- Customer service
- Manufacturing and assembly
- Custodial and grounds maintenance
- And much more…
Give us a call or email us at jps@pwiworks.org, we’ll work together to help you meet your labor needs! Contact your nearby PWI office today!


