Information, resources and research about work and disability issues
Upcoming ACRE Certified Web Courses
The Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) awards nationally recognized Certificates of Achievement to providers of employment services to people with disabilities. This Certificate documents that the provider has satisfactorily completed a minimum of 40 hours of training or professional development provided by an ACRE-approved training resource.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a member of ACRE and the Supported Employment Online Certificate Series is a recognized training program. Individuals who complete all of the requirements for VCU's online courses in supported employment will be eligible to receive a National Certificate in Employment Services. You may learn more about ACRE by visiting http://www.acreducators.org/
Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series (April 6 - July 6 )
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported employment and how to facilitate competitive jobs for individuals with significant disabilities. Topics include:
- Federal Policy and Overview Customer Profile
- Marketing and Job Development
- Job-Site Support
- Special Topics
- Long Term Supports & Funding.
Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate of completion. Cost: $250 per individual or 5 participants for $1,000. Find out More and Register Online
Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness (April 6 - July 9)
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported competitive employment for individuals with mental illness. Sessions will include these topics:
- Overview and Values Base
- Building Relationships with Business
- Establishing a Career Direction
- Locating Work Opportunities
- Employment Support
- Funding & Other Topics.
Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate of completion. Cost: $250 per individual or 5 participants for $1,000. Find Out More and Register Online
VCU-RRTC is funded by grant #H133B040011 with the US DOE - NIDRR.
Customized Employment Webcourse!
Customized Employment - (April 20 - May 18, 2009)
This 4 week course covers the important topics in customized employment. Customized employment is a process for individualizing the employment relationship between a job seeker and an employer in ways that meet the needs of both. It is based on a match between the unique strengths, needs, and interests of the job candidate with a disability, and the identified business needs of the employer or self-employment. (Tuition is $60 per person.)
Find out More and Register Online
VCU-RRTC is funded by grant #H133B040011 with the US DOE - NIDRR.
New Self Employment Web Course
Overview of Self-Employment for Entrepreneurs (April 27 - May 31)
Self-employment is increasingly recognized as a viable employment option for people with disabilities. Self employment for individuals with disabilities involves minimizing the fears of the prospective business owner, as well as the rehabilitation and local small business development professionals who assist them. A person does not need to“get ready” to own a business, if a customized approach is used.
The course will cover these important topics on self-employment and more…
- Strategies for Exploration & the Discovery Process
- Writing a Business Plan
- Conducting a Feasibility Study
- Accessing Community Supports
- Identifying Funding
- Using Work Incentives
The course will run from April 27 through May 31. Tuition is $60 per person. Take a look at the course brochure and register online today!
Start-Up-USA is funded by cooperative agreement # E-9-4-6-0111 from the U.S. DOL-ODEP.
Upcoming HVRP Free Webcast!
Overcoming Job Barriers Facing Vets With Criminal Records
Date: 4/16/2009 Time: 2:00pm ET
Presenters: Stephan Haimowitz & Osvaldo Hernandez
This webcast will offer an overview of the basic legal strategies available to homeless and other Veterans (and their advocates) to address the criminal records which create obstacles to getting a good job. Aimed at non-lawyers. Register Online.
HVRP (Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project) Technical Assistance Center is funded by grant #HV-16488-07-75-5-51with the US DOL.
START-UP/USA 2009 Webcast Series
Announcing the 2009 Self-Employment Webcast Series! (All begin at 2:00 pm ET)
Don't miss this opportunity to receive 6 presentations and earn CRCs on the following current topics: (All webcasts begin at 2:00 pm ET) * Scholarships available to individuals with disabilities who are thinking about starting a business.
Webcasts Schedule:
- 4/01/09 Negotiation Strategies for Business Owners
- 5/20/09 Inclusive Entrepreneurship
- 6/17/09 Three Models of Self-employment
- 7/22/09 The Customized Self-Employment Model
- 8/19/09 Current Research in Self-Employment
- 9/16/09 The Financial Side of Self-Employment
Find out More & Register | Brochure (PDF)
Start-Up-USA is funded by cooperative agreement # E-9-4-6-0111 from the U.S. DOL-ODEP.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (#H133B040011)
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Phone: (804) 828-1851 | TTY: (804) 828-2494 | Fax: (804) 828-2193
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The contents of this newsletter were developed under a grant from the Department of Education, NIDRR grant # H133B040011. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.