Empower Your Team, Transform Employment Opportunities
Struggling to find time to train your employment specialists on Customized Employment (CE)? Join us for this insightful three-part webinar series designed to equip your staff with the essential knowledge and strategies to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with complex disabilities.
Presented by Laura Owens, President, TransCen Inc.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to discover a job seeker’s unique skills and abilities
✅ Effective strategies to engage employers and develop customized job roles
✅ The key components of CE: Discovery, Job Development, Employer Engagement, and Job Coaching
Webinar 1: Discovery and Person-Centered Planning
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Customized Employment (CE) was formally recognized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014, with Discovery at its core. This strengths-based, person-centered approach helps identify a job seeker’s interests, skills, and ideal work environment-connecting them with employers who value their abilities.
In this session, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to uncover job seekers’ talents beyond traditional assessments
✔️ Steps to implement Discovery as a foundation for job development
✔️ Real-world success stories of person-centered planning in action
Webinar 2: Job Development & Employer Engagement
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
This session focuses on building strong employer relationships and developing job roles that align with both employer needs and job seeker strengths.
You’ll walk away with:
✔️ Proven techniques to market candidates effectively
✔️ Strategies to identify and approach potential employers
✔️ Tools to negotiate and structure customized job roles
Bonus: Learn from real-world case studies that highlight innovative job development and employer engagement practices!
Webinar 3: Job Coaching & Workplace Supports
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Ensuring long-term success for employees requires effective coaching and workplace support. This session covers post-placement strategies to help job seekers thrive in their roles.
Key takeaways include:
✔️ How to structure customized jobs for mutual success
✔️ Instructional strategies like error-free learning & systematic instruction
✔️ Best practices for tracking progress & workplace accommodations
Don’t miss out! Whether you’re new to Customized Employment or looking for a structured way to train staff, this webinar series is for you.
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