Employer Services

Building Stronger Workforces Through Inclusive Hiring

Discover the benefits of an inclusive workforce. Capabilities connects Ohio employers with dedicated, skilled, and reliable candidates to meet your business needs.

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Why Hire Individuals with Disabilities?

Hiring individuals with disabilities isn’t just about doing good in the community—it is a highly effective business strategy. For over 25 years, Capabilities has connected the dots between talented job seekers and local businesses. When you partner with us, your business gains:

  • Access to Untapped Talent: Connect with highly motivated, pre-screened candidates with the skills and training needed to succeed in today’s competitive environment.
  • Increased Employee Retention: Studies consistently show that employees with disabilities have lower turnover rates and strong loyalty, significantly reducing your hiring and training costs.
  • Enhanced Workplace Culture: Inclusive teams drive innovation, boost overall morale, and accurately reflect the diverse Ohio communities you serve.
  • Financial Incentives: Your business may qualify for valuable tax incentives, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), just for diversifying your workforce.

Our Free Services for Employers

We know that every business is unique. We provide customized, collaborative support to ensure a seamless fit for both the employer and the employee.

Candidate Matching & Recruitment

We take the time to understand your specific business needs, standards, and workplace culture. Then we connect you with candidates whose aptitudes, computer skills, and career goals align directly with your open positions.

On-The-Job Supports & Job Coaching

We don’t just drop off a resume and walk away. Our Career Consultants provide customized, on-site coaching to help your new hire learn your specific processes. We work alongside your management team to ensure the employee meets your standards, resulting in a smooth transition and long-term retention.

Community Work Experience (CWE)

Partner with us as an experience host site. This allows job seekers to gain valuable workplace experience for a few hours while giving you a risk-free opportunity to preview potential future employees and strengthen your community ties.

Inclusion Consulting & Education

Through our Employer Engagement initiatives, we provide businesses with education on workplace accommodations, inclusion strategies, and best practices. We help your management team build a welcoming, accessible environment for all.

How the Process Works

  • Step 1: Connect. Reach out to our Employer Services team to discuss your hiring gaps, open roles, and business goals.
  • Step 2: Match. We identify pre-trained, motivated candidates who possess the right skills for your specific roles.
  • Step 3: Train & Retain. Once a candidate is hired, our staff provides targeted, ongoing support to both the employee and your management team to guarantee long-term success.

What Our Partners Say

  • “Capabilities operates in a professional manner with the best interests of both the employee and employer at heart. It is a true collaborative effort.”
  • “Partnering with Capabilities has brought incredibly dedicated talent to our team. Their job coaches made the onboarding process seamless.”

Ready to Transform Your Workforce?

Let Capabilities help you find your next great hire and connect the dots to your company’s future.