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Shift from WEP to internship-focused programs
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Scott French explains how HRA has moved away from the Work Experience Program (WEP) to focus on more beneficial internship-based programs. He outlines the new approach to providing meaningful work experiences for cash assistance clients.
- WEP was discontinued under Commissioner Banks due to its ineffectiveness in benefiting clients
- New focus on internships that provide well-rounded experiences aligned with individuals' interests
- Creation of an internship placement service contract to develop opportunities with nonprofits and other organizations
- Emphasis on connecting individuals to internships that match their specific interests
- Implementation of better assessment processes to identify appropriate support services or benefits (like SSI) for individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment