Work plays a significant role in helping youth shape a life of purpose and independence.
Employment
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Overview and key curriculum
Help youth progress toward competitive integrated employment.
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Career exploration
Help youth explore their interests and skills and match them to career opportunities.
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Work-based learning
Help youth explore what they've learned in the classroom in a real-world context.
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Benefits planning
Help youth understand what happens to their benefits when they work.
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The job process
Guide youth in managing the job process, from finding a job to keeping and changing jobs.
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Skills for success
Introduce youth to the skills needed for success at work, from personal attributes to problem solving.
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Advocacy and supports
Help youth find the supports they need to reach their employment goals.