A recent national survey by StaffUp ASAP revealed that VR teams urgently need practical training in caseload management, soft skills, career guidance, disability understanding, and cross-agency collaboration to better prepare new staff, many without a traditional VR background, for immediate impact.

A national survey of VR service providers highlights the urgent need for structured onboarding, disability-specific training, streamlined administrative processes, and credential-based career pathways to strengthen provider teams, improve retention, and ensure better outcomes for job seekers with disabilities.