Employment

Service Description

Learn about the services to help students to prepare for a rewarding career provided by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) at: https://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/plan/foryou/disable/students_with_disabilities.shtml Participate in the annual career fair to learn about career opportunities. Participate in career awareness program. Enroll in the CTE program for plumbing, electrician, cosmetology, and construction. Enroll in the CTE Program of Study for business administration and entrepreneurship. Enroll in the community-based career exploration program. Work towards obtaining a license to become a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, or Certified Nursing Assistant. Learn about the County One-Stop Career Center https://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/plan/support/njccsites/one_stop_career_centers.shtml. Explore possible summer employment through the county One-Stop Career Center. (If student is receiving Supplemental Security Income - SSI or Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI) Learn about Social Security Work Incentives at www.ssa.gov/redbook/index.html (If student is receiving SSI) Learn about a Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) to get help with reaching your employment goals https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11017.pdf