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    Target Population

    Evolve Employment is designed to fit within Minnesota's Drive for 5 initiative. Drive for 5 targets high-growth, in-demand, good paying jobs, and makes sure that Minnesotans who are most vulnerable have equal opportunities to acquire those jobs.

    Target Population for Evolve Employment

    • Minnesotans who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind (BLVDB)
    • Individuals who acquire vision loss during their working years
    • New Americans
    • Individuals detached from the workforce for more than 27 weeks

    Evolve Employment Important Notes

    • Focused on working aged adults, not students
    • Candidates do not have to meet the same eligibility criteria as SSB's VR program (Workforce Development)
    • Goal is to reach and serve approximately 800 individuals and 500 businesses
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