Job Training

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Internship Program

Information on the AAAS ENTRY POINT! internship program, which was developed to encourage science, technology, engineering and mathematics students with disabilities to apply their skills in a real-world professional setting.

Building Business Partnerships

Making a Difference Through Strategic Business Partnerships: A Guide for Faith-Based and Community Organizations

CareerOneStop

Provides links to state job banks, salary and benefits information, education and training opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and interviewing.

Department of Labor Civil Rights Center (CRC)

US DOL's Civil Rights Center (CRC) enforces the nondiscrimination laws, including disability nondiscrimination laws, that apply to the nation's job training system. Find information about those laws, tools for compliance assistance and forms for filing discrimination complaints.

Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration (ETA)

Information on training and placement of workers through employment services, tax credits and other hiring incentives and grants available from ETA.

Employment & Training Resources

U.S. Department of Labor Web page provides links to various employment and training resources.

Enable America

Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment and live independently. Includes a video describing the organization's work and the importance of addressing the unemployment rate among people with disabilities.

Get Experience and Credentials

Links to resources and programs to help individuals find certification, training and education services.

International Training, Internships, Recruitment & Volunteer Opportunities

Links to a variety of international training, employment and volunteer opportunities from the Independent Living Institute Web site.

Job Seeking Skills for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Success

Handbook for service providers to use as a counseling tool and for individuals with disabilities to use on their own.

Job Training Providers

State by state listing of U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act (WIA) job training providers.

Mental Health Agencies and Programs by State

Links to state mental health agencies and other mental health resources in each state, which fund and provide employment and other support services for individuals with mental health issues.

Montgomery GI Bill

Information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the Montgomery GI Bill, which provides education benefits to eligible veterans for college, business, technical or vocational school; tuition assistance; apprenticeship; job training; correspondence courses and other educational programs. Document is in Word format.

National Telecommuting Institute

An educational/job-matching organization that brings together employers, advanced communications technology and vocational rehabilitation agencies to enable people with disabilities to train for and work online.

Nondiscrimination Regulations for the Nation's Job Training System

These regulations, published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center, provide particular rights to customers, applicants, and employees with disabilities, as well as to people in other protected groups, in the nation's One-Stop Career Center job training system.

Occupational Information Network

Database of occupations and their requirements that can be used by job seekers, employers, educators and training professionals

Quality Indicators in Supported Employment

Describes 10 core indicators of the quality of supported employment programs. Useful information for job seekers to help them determine that quality of job training programs.

RSA - Frequently Asked Questions

Information on employment assistance and other services funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).

State Developmental Disability Agencies

Links to state developmental disability agencies providing employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation.

Student Employment Opportunities in the Federal Government

Information on the federal government's Student Educational Employment Program.

Supported Employment Handbook: A Customer-Driven Approach for Persons with Significant Disabilities

Training manual assists supported employment customers, service providers and employers in the implementation of supported employment programs.

U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee on Employment, Safety & Training

The Subcommittee's mission is to ensure employees have the tools and training necessary to succeed in the workplace.

Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices

Links to state divisions and services that assist individuals with disabilities in securing gainful employment.

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