Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment

Live and Learn

The UNTWISE Live and Learn Summer Program is a two (2) week summer program for young adults with disabilities, ages 16-22, interested in vocational planning for their future. Whether their interests lie in entry-level, skilled or professional occupations, this program opens the door to the realities of the adult world of work. The Live and Learn Summer Program focuses on teaching participants independent living skills, social and recreational skills, and pre-vocational/vocational skills.

In order to apply for this program, participants will need to contact their Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor through Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS). The VR Counselor is the point of contact in order to apply for the program. If you do not have a VR Counselor please contact the nearest Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) office near you by referring to the VRS Directory.

Space is limited and the program fills up quickly, so please contact your VR Counselor ASAP in order to apply for the program.

Applications will begin being accepted from VR Counselors beginning 2/15/2019.

 

College WISE

The UNTWISE College WISE program is a one (1) week summer program for young adults with disabilities, ages 16-22, interested in pursuing a post-secondary education. An overview of the expectations and demands of community college and a four-year university are explored. Participants engage in a variety of activities aimed at demonstrating skills necessary to be successful in higher education, including independent living, social, and recreational skills. 

In order to apply for this program, participants will need to contact their Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor through Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS). The VR Counselor is the point of contact in order to apply for the program. If you do not have a VR Counselor please contact the nearest Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) office near you by referring to the VRS Directory.

Space is limited and the program fills up quickly, so please contact your VR Counselor ASAP in order to apply for the program.

Applications will begin being accepted from VR Counselors beginning 2/15/2019.

 

STEM at the Park

https://wise.unt.edu/content/2019-explore-stem-summer-program

In order to apply for this program, participants will need to contact their Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor through Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS). The VR Counselor is the point of contact in order to apply for the program. If you do not have a VR Counselor please contact the nearest Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) office near you by referring to the VRS Directory.