Employment

Services and Resources

• Utah CSHCN Transition Program
  Provides links to more employment resources in Utah.
• Vocational Rehabilitation
  Helps individuals with disabilities find employment. The website has links to events, training, and other services. Also see the main Utah State Office of Rehabilitation page.
• Work Ability
  Provides benefits planning, EPASS, Ticket to Work, employment resources, advocacy, and more. While their main site is under construction, also see the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation/Work Ability page.
• Disability and Employment Resources
  Provides employer resources, news, training information, and more, from the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Job Openings

• Utah Parent Center
  Seeking a Parent Consultant to serve parents of children with disabilities in the Canyons School District. Must be a parent of a child with a disability and live within the school district. Contact Jennie Gibson for more information. 10/01/09
• USAJobs
  Official job site of the US Federal Government. 10/01/09
• AmeriCorps
  Find out about volunteer opportunities with AmeriCorps. Some opportunities pay a stipend; others help with college tuition; others help with preference for federal employment; but it all looks good on a resume and helps local communities. 10/01/09
• GettingHired.com
  CSX Corporation is hiring finance and commercial management trainees. Bachelors Degree in business or operations management field and at least one year of related work experience is required. CSX is interested in hiring from the disability community. 10/01/09

Training and Information

• Before and During High School
• A Life 4 Me
  From the Partnership for People with Disabilities in Virginia, this cyber community is for middle-school students to help them explore and learn about jobs as they transition to high school.
• Bridge to the Future
  An online, 12-page training about employment for youth with disabilities that includes tips for working with professionals, assessing skills, and a quiz. The training includes other sections on school transitions, maturation and adult intimacy, recreation, Medicaid in Utah, human rights, assistive technology, advocacy, and more from an advocacy organization in Utah.
• Work-based learning
  From the Pacer Center, this two-page handout describes work-based learning, opportunities for students to learn through unpaid work, job shadowing, mentoring, community service, or other work experiences. The handout discusses the community-based component, training plan, agreement, accomodations, and more.
• StudentJobs.gov
  From the U.S. Government, this website has information about job openings, creating a resume, training opportunities, and more.
• NCWD-Youth.info
  The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) released an updated version of its content rich website, http://www.ncwd-youth.info/. The updated version of the website offers new content areas focusing on what all youth need with an emphasis on youth with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.
• After High School
• Just for Youth: Employment
  This website, from the State of Utah, offers tips, tools, and online courses to help you learn about finding a job; learn about the military; find a youth training program; write a resume; prepare for an interview; find a job fair; and more.
• University Disability Resource Centers
  Find a Disability Resoruce Center at a college in Utah and see what services might be available to help you get more education and prepare for a job.
• Partners in Employment
  This detailed self-study course helps people with disabilities learn about employment issues and understand their strenghts, skills, and interests. The course takes about six hours to complte and there are additional assignments; from the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• Personal Finances (Your Money and Benefits)
• Just for Youth: Finances
  This website, from the State of Utah, offers tips, tools, and online courses to help manage money; track expenses; learn about checking and savings accounts; establish credit; find tax forms; and more.
• After College
• Workforce Recruitment Program
  For college students with disabilities, this program from the federal Department of Labor connects students with employers for summer or permanent jobs.

Last updated: October 7, 2009.
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