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Project

Provider Training Infrastructure and Capacity Development (Supported Employment)

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Karen Ward
[email protected]
907-272-8270

Project Description:

Expand workforce development and educational opportunities related to Trust Beneficiary Employment and Engagement strategies. A highly trained workforce is critical to ensure access to supported employment and related services as beneficiaries seek competitive integrated employment. CHD will respond to supported employment workforce needs identified in an FY20 needs assessment and current provider needs. Current needs have been identified in a a work group consisting of DD providers, SDS, DVR, and CHD. CHD will provide training in employment services, including National Employment Services, and other employment related trainings.

Keyword(s):

Supported employment, employment

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State