Better off: # of youth who gained competitive integrated employment while enrolled - (Annual)
Current Value
1
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Working a minimum of 20 hours per week improves independence and decreases reliance on other means of support; for individuals with disabilities.
Partners
Partners include Change, DORS and the local business community who have unmet employment needs that may be filled by individuals with disabilities.
What Works
Providing intensive career and personal exploration helps youth with disabilities find careers and jobs that give them the best chance for success. This is not a quick process, and involves weeks of one on one support with a trained customized employment specialist.
Action Plan
Data Discussion
Given the intensive and hands on nature of the customized employment model, it was anticipated that most clients would not begin working a minimum of 20 hours until the second half of FY 18.