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~~“The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states to submit a 4-year Combined Plan to receive funding for the six WIOA core programs: Adult; Dislocated Worker; Youth; Wagner Peyser Employment; Adult Education and Literacy; and Vocational Rehabilitation.”
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The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
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New York
~~“The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states to submit a 4-year Combined Plan to receive funding for the six WIOA core programs: Adult; Dislocated Worker; Youth; Wagner Peyser Employment; Adult Education and Literacy; and Vocational Rehabilitation.”
Related LEAD Center Results
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The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
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New York
~~“The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states to submit a 4-year Combined Plan to receive funding for the six WIOA core programs: Adult; Dislocated Worker; Youth; Wagner Peyser Employment; Adult Education and Literacy; and Vocational Rehabilitation.”
Related LEAD Center Results
Currently displaying 19 records.
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
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New York
~~“The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states to submit a 4-year Combined Plan to receive funding for the six WIOA core programs: Adult; Dislocated Worker; Youth; Wagner Peyser Employment; Adult Education and Literacy; and Vocational Rehabilitation.”
Related LEAD Center Results
Currently displaying 19 records.
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
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New York
~~“The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states to submit a 4-year Combined Plan to receive funding for the six WIOA core programs: Adult; Dislocated Worker; Youth; Wagner Peyser Employment; Adult Education and Literacy; and Vocational Rehabilitation.”
Related LEAD Center Results
Currently displaying 19 records.
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...