The Progressive Employment model is an innovative, dual-customer practice emerging out of Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. At its core, the model uses work-based learning strategies to meet the needs of both the business and the job seeker with a disability while minimizing the risks for both parties.PE helps consumers who have little work experience, criminal backgrounds, multiple disabilities, etc. overcome barriers to employment. Here are some examples of various PE situations that assisted a range of job seekers to gain experience, confidence, and business connections.