Quick Resources for Employers
Quick Reads
Ticket to Work the Basics Fact Sheet: Provides an overview of the Ticket to Work program, describes which entities are eligible to become Employment Networks (ENs), and explains the Ticket process.
Overview Fact Sheet: Explains the changes made to the Ticket program by the revised regulations issued in 2008, including improvements to the EN payment systems to provide payments at higher rates and, under the Outcome/Milestone payment system, to provide Milestone payments earlier in the employment process and more often.
Employer Fact Sheet: This fact sheet contains basic information on the benefits to employers of becoming an EN.
Key Contacts
Employment Network Application Assistance: Provided by CESSI, SSA’s Program Manager for Recruitment and Outreach. To become an EN call 877-743-8237 (voice/TTY), e-mail application@cessi.net or visit http://www.cessi.net/ttw/contactus.html
CESSI Employer Web Site Page: Contains information regarding the options employers have to participate in the Ticket program, including requirements to become an Employer Partner.
More Information
Employment Network Handbook for Employers: Turning Diversity into Dollars: This updated handbook provides detailed information on why and how employers can become ENs and highlights resources of particular interest to employers (e.g., facts about individuals with disabilities and employment, resources on work place accommodations, and information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit).
Employment Network (EN) Revenue Estimator: This online tool allows you to estimate Ticket revenue based on your answers to a few key questions.
Turning Diversity Into Dollars Webinar: The Business Case for Hiring An Untapped Pool of Talented Employees (July 30, 2009). This webinar provided employers information on how their company can reach an untapped pool of millions of talented employees nationwide through the Ticket program, how to take advantage of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit when hiring Social Security beneficiaries, and information on the new Employment Network Handbook for Employers.
View a complete listing of resources available from CESSI.