Maryland State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services

Competitive Integrated Employment

​Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Reviews


The Business Relations Branch reviews and supports businesses and organizations to ensure DORS job seekers achieve Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).

Businesses must meet three criteria for CIE:

  • Competitive wages,
  • An integrated work location, and
  • Opportunities for advancement.

Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Rehabilitation Services
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-554-9442 | 443-798-2840 VP


The Vocational Rehabilitation program receives 78.7% of its funding through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
For the Federal fiscal year 2024, the total amount of grant funds awarded was $51,885,242.
The remaining 21.3% of the costs ($15,395,878) were funded by State appropriations.