Programs
According to Workforce Connections, workforce development is “now considered to be more than a single program or initiative. It is an interconnected set of solutions to meet employment needs: It prepares workers with needed skills, emphasizes the value of workplace learning and addresses the hiring demands of employers from the outset. The goal is to place workers in jobs where there are career development opportunities.
I just wanted to say thank you again for everything you did for Matthew this month. I am still in disbelief over what he did today. I know his skills are not at the level as most of the other students that attend, but we appreciate his being able to participate in the program. He was happy leaving every morning and still happy when he got home each afternoon. And clearly, he learned some fantastic things about himself.
Thank you for this opportunity for Alexander. He really seemed to learn a lot! I enjoyed listening in to each session, especially the graduation! We are so proud of Alexander’s growth and commitment.
Goal: Prepare students with disabilities for the world of work through a series of activities and employer-based experiences.
- Employer Expectations
- Interview Skills
- Self-Awareness
- Career Exploration
- Dress for Success
- Teamwork
- Health & Wellness
- Improved Interview Skills
- Final Performance Recommendations
- Increased Self-Awareness and Confidence
- Increased Work-Readiness
- Basic Resume
Goal: Promote career development through connections between students with disabilities and employer partners.
- Goal-Setting
- Networking
- Career Development
Goal: Develop public speaking and leadership skills while learning how to represent yourself professionally in the workplace.
- Leadership Concepts
- Self-Advocacy
- Initiative
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration
- Civic Duty
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Interview Skills
- Business Etiquette
- Increased Confidence
- Improved Communication
- Skills Identification
- Resume
Goal: Build strategies and skills in mental fitness and learn how to become a mental health advocate.
- Resiliency
- Coping Strategies
- Self-Compassion
- Advocacy
- Conflict Management
- Healthy Mind Habits
Goal: Provide relevant employer-valued credentials in basic computer competency.
- Computer Essentials (hardware/software/network/ communication)
- Online Essentials (web browsing/ communication)
- Word
- Access
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Work Consistency & Delivery
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- 1-7 Computer Function Certificates
- Taskbar functionality for MS Office programs
- Resume Enhancement
Goal: Provide relevant employer-valued credentials in customer service.
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Satisfaction
- Work Consistency & Delivery
- Collaboration
- Customer Service Certification
- 1-7 Computer Function Certificates
- Taskbar functionality for MS Office programs
- Resume Enhancement
Goal: Develop essential competencies in the emerging field of digital accessibility, understanding the need to test mobile applications and websites to ensure everyone, including people with disabilities can consume content and interact independently.
- Understanding how people with disabilities use technology
- Digital accessibility basics
- Use of assistive technology tools
- Standard accessibility analysis tools
- Work Consistency & Delivery
- Collaboration
- Awareness of assistive technology tools
- Knowledge of digital accessibility concepts (WCAG 2.x)
- Resume Enhancement