Accreditation
Employment First Accreditation
Demonstrate your organization's commitment to excellence.
Why Employment First Accreditation?
An operational partnership with experts in competitive integrated employment who help translate commitment into measurable outcomes.
Accreditation Process Flow
Step 1
Group Education
Step 2
Application & Payment
Step 3
Data
Step 4
Surveys
Step 5
Employment Team
Step 6
Goals
Step 7
Organizational Employment Plan
Step 8
File Reviews
Step 9
Accreditation Determination
Benefits of Accreditation
Embeds Employment First into Strategy
Positions competitive integrated employment as the expected outcome.
Aligns Policy & Funding
Ensures planning and funding support employment.
Strengthens Data & Accountability
Improves outcome tracking across departments.
Builds Workforce & Employer Partnerships
Develops expertise and employer relationships.
Reduces Segregated Models
Supports transition to inclusive employment.
Advances Civil Rights Leadership
Aligns with state and federal Employment First priorities.
Education Requirements
| Annual Revenue | EFL | EFJC | EFJD | Foundations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1–$1M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| $1M–$5M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| $5M–$10M | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| $10M–$30M | 2 | 4 | 2 | 25 |
| $30M–$50M | 2 | 5 | 2 | 50 |
| $50M–$100M | 3 | 6 | 2 | 75 |
| $100M+ | 4 | 7 | 3 | 125 |
Plans and Pricing
All fees cover a 2-year initial accreditation period; education not included.
| Annual Revenue | Accreditation Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 – $1,000,000 | $3,000 |
| $1,000,001 – $5,000,000 | $4,000 |
| $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 | $5,000 |
| $10,000,001 – $30,000,000 | $6,500 |
| $30,000,001 – $50,000,000 | $8,000 |
| $50,000,001 – $100,000,000 | $10,000 |
| $100,000,000+ | $12,000 |