Paid at or above minimum wage
Real jobs, real pay, alongside coworkers who do not have a disability.
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Employment First philosophy
Real jobs. Real wages. Real careers.
Our Competitive Integrated Employment pathway helps adults with developmental disabilities find and keep paid work in inclusive workplaces.
5
Pathway stages
1:1
On-site coaching
≥ MW
Competitive wage
LA
County reach
Our philosophySustainable careers.
Sustainable careers.
Not just job placements.
Competitive Integrated Employment is about real careers that last, not a one-time placement. Everyone can contribute meaningfully when the work fits and the support is there.
We do personalized planning, work with local employers, and stay close after the job starts. That combination is what turns a strength into stable, long-term work alongside coworkers without disabilities.
The Pioneer PathwayFive stages from discovery
Five stages from discovery
to long-term success.
- 01
Discovery and career planning
We get to know each person's interests, strengths, and goals. From there we map out roles that would fit, with the person leading the choice.
- 02
Skill building and job readiness
Resume building, interview practice, workplace etiquette, and the practical habits that turn applications into offers.
- 03
Employer engagement and matching
We work with local businesses to open inclusive hiring slots and make sure the role fits the person on both sides.
- 04
On-site coaching
After placement, a coach is on-site or off-site as needed. They help the person learn the tasks and settle into the team.
- 05
Fading support and growth
As independence grows, coaching fades. We stay close for check-ins and help when something new comes up.
For employersInclusive hiring,
Inclusive hiring,
supported every step.
We partner with employers across Los Angeles County to build inclusive hiring pipelines. Our team does the candidate matching, the onboarding support, the on-site coaching, and the follow-along check-ins, so your team can focus on the work.
- No-cost candidate sourcing and job matching
- On-site job coaching for as long as needed
- Ongoing employer support and consultation
- Motivated employees with strong workplace ethics
Impact and opportunity
What changes for everyone involved.
Confidence and purpose
Financial independence and a sense of contribution that sticks.
Inclusive workplaces
Employers gain a workforce with a wider set of strengths and perspectives.
“They didn't just place my son in a job. They helped him figure out what he wanted his work to mean.”
Let's begin
Hiring inclusively? Let's talk.
Tell us about your team and we will help you build a hiring pipeline that fits.