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Today’s leaders in government and industry recognize the need to develop innovative approaches to support Americans, including those with significant barriers to employment, gain access to high-quality jobs and pursue rewarding careers
Wheelhouse Group works at the intersection of talent, education, workforce systems, industry, advocacy and government to break down barriers, create opportunity, build new skills and support full employment for vulnerable groups.
We lead government and nonprofit programs to increase the employment of people with disabilities, youth, veterans and those returning to work. Our team develops robust programs and technical assistance for industry partners, jobseekers, workforce systems, and community organizations around such topics as inclusion, WIOA, and digital accessibility.
The work we do has received international recognition including the 2021 Zero Project Award for our cross-sector partnership promoting accessible technology in employment.
Our subject matter experts
Josh Christianson
Practice Lead, Inclusion & Accessibility
Josh’s bio
Where we’re making an impact…
Transforming workplaces through inclusion
Despite national attention on the value of inclusion in the workplace, people with disabilities have an unemployment rate double the national average. To close this gap, we are working with the Department of Labor to provide support to the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
We specialize in innovative solutions to break down employment barriers to underrepresented communities, create career pathways and to develop the nation’s workforce. We provide expert guidance, project management, communications support, comprehensive technical assistance and training. Read more about some of our specific initiatives at PEATworks.org, Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship, TeachAccess.org and XRaccess.org.
What we offer
- Digital accessibility
- Technical assistance
- Workforce inclusion
- Inclusive apprenticeships
- Policy support
- Cross-sector stakeholder engagement
Insights on Inclusion & Accessibility
Employers today are struggling to find skilled workers in America’s fastest-growing industries. At the same…
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The Future of Work: An Inclusive, Clean Energy Economy by Josh Christianson, Wheelhouse Group In…
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Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with the GAAD Foundation by Liz Kagan, Wheelhouse Group May…
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People with disabilities have an unemployment rate that is historically more than double the national…
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Always start a project with accessibility in mind! Whether you’re writing a document, creating a…
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Equal Entry just conducted a great Q&A session with Wheelhouse resident Emerging Tech expert, Bill…
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Wheelhouse Group developed an online guide for PEAT (funded by the Department of Labor) that…
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The Department of Labor recognizes that many employers are now using AI and other emerging…
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Wheelhouse helped build and manage a national program for the Department of Labor, Office of…
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Apprenticeship: Building a Future that Works by Josh Christianson, Wheelhouse Group Since 2014, I have…
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Celebrating Inclusion Accessibility Tips for Leaders by Lauren Rabb, Wheelhouse Group July 26, 2020 marks…
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