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Project

Career Services

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Jennifer Tenney
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

The Career Services program includes a variety of programs designed to increase resources and services to individuals with disabilities who are interested in paid employment. Services incorporate placement through Project SEARCH, assessment and technical assistance through the vocational rehabilitation services as a CRP, and additional transition services for targeted employment and education. Career Services staff include Education and Employment Specialists, Transition Specialists and Community Work Incentives Coordinators. Depending on the individuals needs, the team can provide a variety of assessments to help identify needs, increase workplace skills and connect to community employment partners and resources.

Keyword(s):

employment, community rehabilitation program, Project SEARCH, transitions

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State