BACED is the Bay Area Coalition for Employment
Development. It is a continually growing network of local
nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing competitive
employment for individuals who may have barriers to obtaining
employment.

Established in March of 1987 as the Santa Clara County
Comittee for the Employment of the Disabled (SCCCED),
BACED agencies have successfully placed thousands of
qualified applicants.

BACED agencies represent over 1000, Bay Area employers and
annually place more than 1,500 qualified candidates into
competitive employment.
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BACED’s Goals &
Objectives
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What Services Does BACED Provide?

- For the employer:
• Diversified pool of job ready candidates
• Job placement network
• Information and referral
• Workshops/presentations/trainings
• Tours & informational meetings with BACED agencies

- For BACED members:
• A network of 40+ local agencies
• Job postings/referrals
• Job development Counseling & guidance
• Opportunities to meet employers
• Free workshops/trainings related to job development & employment
• Tours of member agencies
• Information and resources
• Placement assistance


In addition, each BACED agency provides its own unique employment-related service. For more
information, please e-mail us at
info@baced.us.
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What is B.A.C.E.D?
- To assist employers by serving as a resource for information
concerning employment of the disabled.

- To promote increased employment, on a year-round basis, of
disabled workers, as well as the retention and advancement of those
already employed.

- To be a resource to job seekers with barriers to employment.

- To serve as a support system for other Job Development
professionals within the group.

- To provide advancement training/continuing education to group
members to ensure professional growth.
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These employees are working successfully in a broad spectrum of professional and non-professional jobs ranging from
entry level to senior positions.
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