Wisconsin DVR Employment Services
A statewide provider for the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Helping individuals with disabilities prepare for employment, find meaningful work, succeed on the job and build long-term career stability.
Your Partner for Work
Trendsetters Nonprofit is a statewide service provider for the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
We work alongside DVR consumers, counselors, families and referral partners to turn employment goals into real jobs. Every service is built around the individual: where you are today, the work you want to do and the support you need to get there and stay there.
From your first resume to your first paycheck and beyond, our team provides job preparation, job development, on-the-job coaching, Rapid Hire support, retention services and career training across Wisconsin.
Explore DVR ServicesAlready enrolled in DVR?
Ask your DVR counselor about receiving services through Trendsetters.
Tell Us You're InterestedNot enrolled yet?
We can help you understand the DVR referral and application process.
Get Enrollment HelpDVR Employment Services
Individualized support at every stage of your employment journey, delivered in coordination with your DVR counselor.
Job Preparation
Resume development, interviewing, workplace readiness, career planning and preparation for employment.
Job Development
Individualized assistance identifying employers, applying for positions and connecting with employment opportunities.
Job Coaching
On-the-job support designed to help consumers learn their responsibilities, adjust to the workplace and succeed independently.
Rapid Hire
Focused employment assistance for consumers who are ready to move quickly into competitive integrated employment.
Job Retention
Follow-up and employment support to help consumers maintain successful employment.
Training & Career Development
Career-focused training opportunities based on DVR authorization and the consumer's employment plan.
Training & Career Pathways
Trendsetters is a project-based training institution. Our programs combine classroom learning, hands-on practice and real-world scenarios so participants leave ready to work, not just certified.
Training is delivered through a trauma-informed, learner-centered approach that adapts to visual, hands-on, auditory and experiential learning styles.
Availability and DVR authorization requirements vary by program. Talk with your DVR counselor about which training fits your employment plan.
Career pathways include
- Community Health Worker (CHW)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF)
- Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Computer & Technology
- Customer Service
- Administrative & Office Support
- Additional career pathways
How Can We Help You?
Choose the option that fits you best and we'll take it from there.
How It Works
How do you actually get services from Trendsetters? Here's the path, step by step.
Enroll With DVR
Apply with the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Meet With Your Counselor
Build your employment plan with your DVR counselor.
Select Trendsetters
Let your counselor know you'd like Trendsetters as your provider.
Referral & Authorization
Your counselor sends the referral and authorizes services.
Meet Your Team
We connect with you to plan next steps around your goals.
Begin Services
Start preparation, training, job development or coaching.
Employment & Retention
We stay with you after you're hired to help you succeed.
DVR Counselors & Referral Partners
Trendsetters provides coordinated employment and training services for DVR consumers throughout Wisconsin. Our team works collaboratively with counselors to:
- Deliver authorized services aligned with each consumer's employment plan
- Document consumer progress with clear, timely reporting
- Communicate barriers and milestones as they happen
- Support successful, lasting employment outcomes
Have a consumer in mind, or want to talk through fit before sending a referral? Reach out and our DVR team will respond promptly.
Need Help Applying for DVR?
DVR is a state program that helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment. If you're not enrolled yet, we'll help you understand how the process works so you can take the first step with confidence.
- Understand the DVR referral and application process
- Prepare questions for your first meeting with DVR
- Learn how to request Trendsetters as your service provider
DVR Consumer Interest Form
Tell us a little about yourself and a member of our DVR team will reach out.
Your privacy matters. Please do not include medical, diagnosis or disability information in this form. We'll discuss your needs privately when we connect.
Serving DVR Consumers Across Wisconsin
Whether you're preparing to enter the workforce, returning to employment, seeking career training or needing additional support to maintain employment, Trendsetters provides individualized services designed around your employment goals.
- MilwaukeeOffice
- Green BayOffice
- Racine / KenoshaArea coverage
Our DVR provider status is statewide. Services are available to DVR consumers throughout Wisconsin, including counties without a Trendsetters office.