The World of Work, Inc.
Professionals in Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, and Human Factors & Ergonomics
About Us
The World of Work was established in 1980 and provides expertise that assists people achieve success and safety at work. We provide Expert Witness Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluations, Career Counseling, Life Care Planning, Pre-Employment Transition Services, and Human Factors & Ergonomic Expertise.
Our Services
Vocational Assessment
This is a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s ability to work and earn money in the labor market that is based on their education, work experience, physical and mental abilities, and vocational rehabilitation potential. Assessments in a forensic setting can include wage-earning capacity assessments, labor market analysis, transferrable skills analysis, and a review of vocational rehabilitation services.
Career Counseling
Through a comprehensive counseling process, our Counselors assist individuals to make informed choices to achieve their personal, social, educational, career, and independent living goals. We provide career counseling to people of all abilities and at all career stages including first-time job seekers and those making career changes.
Life Care Plan Review
This is a comprehensive review of an existing Life Care Plan to ensure it demonstrates the individual’s needs and aligns with life care planning methodology, research, data analytics, and standards of practice. Reports include a medical records review, comprehensive interview, consultations with appropriate therapeutic team members, and research on frequency, associated costs, duration, and sources.
Vocational Evaluation
A Vocational Evaluation is an individualized and systematic process that helps a person seeking employment learns to identify and develop employment goals. The evaluation helps individuals explore work interests, determine aptitudes and skills, and formulate career plans.
Human Factors & Ergonomics
This is a scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and the elements of a system. Our Certified Human Factors Practitioner brings data and approaches to the investigation of liability or losses influenced by design or human limitations. The features and provisions for safety (warning statements), instructions (procedures), and foreseeable misuses are also examined.
Pre-Employment Transition
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are activities designed for students with disabilities. These services support the career development process to increase the success of students with disabilities in obtaining employment after graduation from high school.