Description

A non-profit, non-sectarian agency that operates programs designed to meet the employment-related needs of the community. The transition programs and job seeking skills training provides special outreach and placement assistance to youth with disabilities. The Self-Sufficiency Project for Youth- with SED (severe emotional disabilities) includes 36-week WRP job skills/career exploration class as well as the Summer REACH Program, a customer-service skills, soft skills and computer skills training course for SED youth ages 17-23 who are either in high school or out of school. The program also provides intensive one-on-one supported employment, job placement, and job coaching to students in the program. The Workforce Investment Act Youth Employment Program- serves out-of-school youth with disabilities ages 18-21.