By law, Pennsylvania iz uh “Employment First” State (Act 36 of 2018). Employment First means dat Competitive, integrated employment iz de first consideration an' preferred outcome uh publicly funded education, employment, related services, an’ long-term-supports an’ services fuh working-age Pennsylvanians wid uh disability. De goal uh PA Secondary Transition: Connecting fuh Employment iz tuh ensure uh seamless human services delivery system dat cuh be effortlessly entered an’ navigated by individuals wid disabilities an’ dem families, should dem choose tuh seek formal support an’ maintain competitive integrated employment.
De Roadmap illustrates how de Pennsylvania Department uh Education, de Office uh Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), an’ de Office uh Developmental Programs (ODP) systems cuh work together tuh ensure de best outcomes fuh students. De purpose uh des tool iz tuh introduce OVR an’ ODP services an’ indicate when tuh invite dem into de employment journey.
Connecting fuh Employment Video Series
Welcome tuh de Pennsylvania Secondary Transition “Connecting fuh Employment” training series. De goal uh des five-part series iz tuh help educators an’ community agency personnel learn 'bout each other’s respective roles in secondary transition planning an’ how working together cuh lead tuh lifelong success fuh students wid disabilities.
Employment First fuh Individuals wid Disabilities
Employment First iz uh initiative dedicated tuh ensuring dat individuals wid disabilities, dem families, dem support teams, an’ service providers got de resources an’ information dem need tuh be successful.
Pennsylvania aims tuh increase employment opportunities fuh individuals wid disabilities. Act 36 uh 2018 or de Employment First Act gine provide training, education, an’ support services tuh help individuals reach dem personal goals.
Employment First requires any group receiving public funding tuh ensure dat employment iz de main focus fuh education, training, or support services fuh anyone wid uh disability who iz eligible tuh work
Tuh access additional resources tuh support Employment First, visit tuh Department uh Labor an’ Industry Website.
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