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  • Building Blocks of Registered Apprenticeship (RA): A Deep Dive into RA Implementation

    Presenters: 
    Geri Scott, Mark Genua, and Elizabeth St. Clair
    Date/Time [EST]: 
    08/23/2017 - 1:00pm
    Description 

    Geri Scott, Director of Jobs for the Future; Mark Genua, Apprenticeship Program Director at Philadelphia Works; and Elizabeth St. Clair, Apprenticeship Director, at the Urban Technology Project will discuss the key components of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs. On this webinar, presenters explained:

    • Core components of Registered Apprenticeships;
    • How RA's are implemented;
    • Suggestions for developing RA models that meet the needs of people with disabilities;
    • Key RA implementation challenges;
    • Tips for RA program replication; and
    • The role VR agencies can play in RA programs.

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    Download the webinar transcript [DOC]

    The JD-VRTAC is a national center housed at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The center and its webinars are funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the US Department of Education under grant #H264A140002.
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  • The JDVRTAC Project in Illinois: "We're on a Mission"!

    Presenters: 
    John Marchioro, Illinois DRS
    Date/Time [EST]: 
    07/19/2017 - 1:00pm
    Description 

    This ExploreVR job-driven webinar will focus on Illinois Department of Rehabilitation's (DRS) journey through their JD-VRTAC project to develop a cohesive, strategic business relations structure. On this webinar, presenter John Marchioro will discuss Illinois DRS's rationale for the job-driven project as well as the project overview, communication, training components, how DRS incorporated internal and external resources, evaluation, and factors for sustainability. Illinois’ approach to business services utilizes existing staff in regional Business Engagement and Services Teams, unleashing the talent and dedication of counselors and Workforce partners.

     

    The JD-VRTAC is a national center housed at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The center and its webinars are funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the US Department of Education under grant #H264A140002.

     

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  • Customized Employment: Exploring Opportunities with a Dual Customer Approach

    Presenters: 
    Lindy Foley and Paige Rose, Nebraska VR
    Date/Time [EST]: 
    07/06/2017 - 2:00pm
    Description 

    With the support of the JD-VRTAC technical assistance grant, Nebraska VR has initiated staff training on customized employment with a focus on business networking, job analysis, development and negotiation. During this webinar, Paige Rose and Lindy Foley of Nebraska VR will highlight lessons learned from the grant and efforts to align this work with other state and federal initiatives.

    The JD-VRTAC is a national center housed at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The center and its webinars are funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the US Department of Education under grant #H264A140002.
     
     
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  • Customized Training: An Inclusive Employment Training Option in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Practice

    Presenters: 
    Tiffany Smith and Neil McNeil
    Date/Time [EST]: 
    04/26/2017 - 2:00pm
    Description 

    The Langston University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities (Langston RRTC) and the Job-Driven Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (JD-VRTAC) are presenting a webinar on how vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs serve people with disabilities through the use of Customized Training (CT) models. The presentation will focus on the challenges faced and benefits gained by people with disabilities from racial, ethnic, and other minority backgrounds participating in CT employment training programs. 

    The objectives for this webinar are to:

    1. Identify and explore employment barriers that people with disabilities from racial and ethnic minorities and other diverse populations experience.
    2. Present CT practices and programs that demonstrate the benefits of CT for employment success.
    3. Identify outreach efforts that support the development of CT programs and inclusion of a diverse range of people with disabilities in CT. 

    Download the Powerpoint presentation: Customized Training: An Inclusive Employment Training Option in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Practice Powerpoint (PDF)

    Download the list of resources and links mentioned in this webinar: Customized Training: An Inclusive Employment Training Option in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Practice Resource List (Word)

    Download the webinar transcript: Customized Training: An Inclusive Employment Training Option in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Practice Transcript (Word)

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  • Getting More People Employed in North Dakota: Improving Business Engagement and Utilizing Labor Market Information

    Presenters: 
    Brenda Vennes and Jeff Jenkins
    Date/Time [EST]: 
    02/22/2017 - 2:00pm
    Description 

    North Dakota Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NDDVR) is working to enhance partnerships with business by raising awareness of VR’s business services and how VR can help business with their employment needs. NDDVR is improving their use of labor market information (LMI) to advance clients’ understanding of the job market and potential for employment.

    This webinar will explain NDDVR’s JD-VRTAC project regarding business engagement and the use of labor market information. In this webinar, NDDVR staff will discuss project goals, accomplishments, challenges, lessons learned, and what comes next for this project.

    Download the Powerpoint presentation: Getting More People Employed in North Dakota: Improving Business Engagement and Utilizing Labor Market Information Powerpoint (PDF)

    All ExploreVR webinars are live captioned: Getting More People Employed in North Dakota: Improving Business Engagement and Utilizing Labor Market Information Transcript (WORD)

    Business Engagement at North Dakota DVR: 

    • Best Practice Guidelines for Business Engagement (PDF)
    • Business Engagement Rapid Response (PDF)
    • Business Engagement Bi-weekly Meeting Structure (PDF)
    • Governor's Conference Business Engagement Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) 
    • Society of Human Resource Management Business Engagement Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)

    Using Labor Market Information at North Dakota DVR:

    • The Career Index Plus Guided Study (PDF)
    • O*Net Guided Study (PDF)
    • Career Exploration Lesson Plan (PDF)
    • LMI Worksheet Occupational Research Summary (Word) 
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