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Project

RU: RTC6: R8: Ipsen: Rural Self Employment Opportunities

Center:

MT-University of Montana Rural Institute, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Catherine Ipsen
[email protected]
406-243-4562

Project Description:

The Rural Self-Employment Opportunities project will work with a state Vocational Rehabilitation agency to modify, evaluate, and refine a self-employment toolkit, materials, and training materials for VR counselors. During Phase 1 researchers will document self-employment procedures and develop counselor materials and training in collaboration with a state VR agency. Phase 2 includes a formative evaluation of the screening process, toolkit, and training materials. During phase 3, researchers will further pilot-test the developed self-employment process and procedures in two additional state VR programs. If successful, this project will result in an evidence-based self-employment process, created by VR stakeholders, modified by and for use within VR agencies, and tested in additional VR agencies.

Keyword(s):

Vocational Rehab; self-employment; entrepreneurship

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Another State