Technical Cooperation Project Summary
Project Title |
Providing Job Training and Job Placement for People with Disabilities in Costa Rica |
Region/Country |
Costa Rica |
Project Duration |
October 2008 - October 2010 |
Funding Level |
Total: $470,000 (Fiscal Year 2007) |
Problem to be Addressed |
The general unemployment rate is 6%, However the rate for persons with disabilities (PWDs) jumps to 26 % and of these 67% have been looking for work for over a year. Some have even estimated the rate of unemployment for PWDs is as high as 85%. |
Targets |
- PWDs
- Employers
- Ministry of labor
- Training centers/NGO’s
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Project Objectives |
- Increased employer awareness about the laws regarding job placement with PWDs.
- Increased PWDs access to training, including information technology (IT) programs using adaptive technology.
- Increased capacity of local organizations to provide case management of PWDs training and job placement.
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Summary of Activities |
- Develop outreach campaign, in coordination with the Ministry of Labor, to target employers and inform them of the tax benefits related to hiring of PWDs.
- Increase accessibility to existing training programs for PWDs.
- Train local organizations to link provide computer training using adaptive technology, or other job training programs as appropriate.
- Link to or provide IT and other job training for PWDs.
- Conduct outreach to employers to inform them about the training programs, government incentives and job referrals.
- Provide follow-up to PWDs and employers.
- Link to systems to help find job openings as well as track trainees and job placement.
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Implementing Organization |
The Trust for the Americas
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Contact Information |
Office of Trade and Labor Affairs
Division of Trade Agreement Administration and Technical Cooperation
(202) 693-4900 |
Date Last Updated |
November 7, 2009 |
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