MentorWorks

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Since 1987 IRI, through its MentorWorks program, has facilitated the employment of over 20,000 persons with significant disabilities in the USA and Australia.
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MentorWorks currently works with Orange County private and public employers to assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and ongoing support for persons with disabilities.
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MentorWorks promotes a mentoring approach for employers, that results in better inclusion and retention outcomes for workers with disabilities. As a result of this approach, workers with disabilities are successfully integrated into the regular work force and have a retention rate that averages 300% better when compared to non-disabled co-workers.
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MentorWorks also promotes on the job training for its clients through volunteer work at non-profit organizations. This provides community training experiences, while the client is seeking a paid position at for profit employers.