Employment

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.

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American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law Mentor Program

Program is open to law students with all types of disabilities, including learning disabilities. Matches law students with practicing attorneys, taking into account the students' interest in being matched with lawyers who have disabilities, the types of disabilities, geographical location and practice areas of interest.
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Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Career Links for Students

Links to information and resources on career planning for students.
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Career Voyages

Explore career options and learn about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.

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Customized Employment: Frequently Asked Questions

Fact sheet describing ways to individualize or customize the relationship between a job seeker or employee and an employer in ways that meet the needs of both.
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DO-IT (Disabilities Opportunities Internetworking & Technology) Program

Program designed to increase participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service

Information on rehabilitation programs leading to suitable employment for people with disabilities.

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Disability Mentoring Day

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on Disability Mentoring Day, a nationwide effort held every year in October to promote career development for students with disabilities through hands-on career exploration.

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Encouraging Future Innovation: Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Fact sheet for youth service providers about the benefits of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education. Contains a number of resources on making entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education programs inclusive of youth with disabilities.
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Entering the World of Work: What Youth with Mental Health Needs Should Know About Accommodations

Fact sheet provides information on disclosure, accommodations and examples of reasonable accommodations for youth with mental health needs entering the workforce.
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Entrepreneurship for Youth with Disabilities

Information on entrepreneurship for youth with disabilities from Start-Up USA.

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Going To Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits & Employment for Young People with Disabilities

Resource guide offers basic information about Social Security disability and health benefit programs.
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Guide for Professionals Serving Youth with Career & Educational Development Challenges

Offers a career planning guide for multiple audiences within the workforce development system. Provides information on selecting career-related assessments, determining when to refer youth for additional assessment and additional issues such as accommodations, legal issues, and ethical considerations.
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High School/High Tech

Provides opportunity for students with disabilities to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics and technology.

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Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

Free service that facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing guidance on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects.
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Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 through 24.

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Mentoring Youth with Disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor provides information on the importance of mentoring for youth with disabilities.
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National Alliance for Secondary Education & Transition (NASET)

NASET is a national voluntary coalition of more than 40 organizations and advocacy groups representing special education, general education, career and technical education, youth development, multicultural perspectives and parents.
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National Collaborative on Workface & Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Initiative

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) initiative, identifies key competencies that youth service practitioners, policymakers, organizations and individuals can use to improve program quality and youth outcomes. Youth service practitioners with the necessary KSAs can provide all youth with a wider variety of opportunities, resources, and services to make a positive transition to adulthood and the world of work.
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National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth - Pro-Bank

Online database of promising programs and practices in the workforce development system that effectively addresses the needs of youth with disabilities.
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National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth - Technical Assistance Tools

Documents offer guidance in the design and implementation of programs in the fields of workforce, disability and youth.
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Transition Guides

Information series focuses on preparing youth with disabilities to move from high school to the adult world.
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) eNews: Employment

Electronic news service that brings you resources and information that are relevant to your interests and concerns related to employment.
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National Technology Assistance Center for Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities

Develops and provides technical assistance that will result in increased, culturally relevant vocational rehabilitation services for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities and improve their employment opportunities nationwide.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition

Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This information includes training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.

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Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)/Youth

Information from the Department of Labor on employment of youth with disabilities, including resources related to transition.
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar Web Site

Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.

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Office of Science Education - LifeWorks

Interactive career exploration Web site allows middle and high school students to browse for information on more than 100 medical science and health careers by title, education required, interest area or median salary.
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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Information on RSA, which oversees formula and discretionary grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.

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Student Employment Opportunities in the Federal Government

Information on the federal government's Student Educational Employment Program.
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The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities

Publication designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This Workbook will help young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment and social lives.
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Transition Information

Information from the Family Village Web site on transition issues faced by youth with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) as they transition from school to work.

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Transportation Education & Careers

Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on transportation-related education and careers.

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Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars

Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, The Washington Center helps students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service. Competitive scholarship awards are offered to eligible students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government.
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Workforce Intermediaries: Strategic Connections for Youth with Disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information on workforce intermediaries, organizations that proactively address workforce needs using an approach which considers the needs of both employees and employers, and how they can help youth with disabilities become employed.
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Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities

Presentation from the Department of Agriculture's TARGET Center about WRP, a nationwide program that includes nearly 1,769 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who help employers fill both short and long term staffing needs.

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Youth Employment

Information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on employment and employment-related opportunities for the one million youth under the age of 18 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.

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