WorkQuest Oklahoma Mission Statement & Policies
WorkQuest Oklahoma develops and implements business and marketing initiatives which provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Policies
We place strong emphasis on the quality and reliability of the products and services provided by Qualified Nonprofit Agencies. All of our products and services are fully guaranteed to give 100% satisfaction in every way. If something does not meet your expectations, we will do whatever is necessary to correct the cause of your dissatisfaction.
WorkQuest Oklahoma Benefits
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is authorized by statute to determine a fair market price for goods and services produced through the State Use Program that are available to state agency and political subdivision customers without the need of the bid process.
Benefits of the Program
How We Help People With Disabilities
1. Provide stable, vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities in the community.
2. Provide people with disabilities the opportunity to become self-sufficient.
3. Provide training, meaningful employment and fair wages for individuals with disabilities.
How We Help Customers
1. The program offers a wide variety of options with its products and services.
2. Each contract is negotiated individually, allowing for customization to meet specific wants and needs.
How We Help Taxpayers
1. The State Use Program has proven to reduce the cost of care for people with disabilities.
2. By adding employees with disabilities to the workforce, the program helps increase the tax base. Studies on similar programs have shown a savings in public expenditures for purchases made through the State Use Program.
3. Since QNAs are located in large and small communities, the program also stimulates local area economic growth.
QNAs & Purchasers
Individuals with disabilities employed through the Oklahoma State Use Program are able to work within their communities. Many of the nearly 40 QNAs are located in metropolitan areas, but centers are also located in smaller communities throughout the state.
Through the sale of products and services, millions in wages and benefits are paid to these exceptional individuals. With their wages, these workers purchase food, clothing and other items from the community, while some even become self-sufficient enough to live alone. Consequently tax money is freed for use elsewhere.