New England Job Development Training Program
New NEJDTP Training Programs
Find out about our latest seminar series by watching the videos at right.
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- "NEJDTP Overview" A look at the different training programs, and their importance to job developers.
- "Mentoring Program" Experienced job developers form one-on-one relationships with students in our seminars.
- "Participant Feedback" Seminar participants evaluate our training programs.
2008-2009 academic year in Taunton, Massachusetts
Learn the latest techniques for job development
Increase your placement and retention rates
An excellent professional development opportunity
Receive a nationally recognized Employment Services Certification from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE)
Earn 6 hours of CRC credits for each day of training you attend
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This two-semester program teaches innovative approaches to job development and customized employment for individuals with disabilities. Topics include person-centered career planning, networking, business partnerships, accommodations, customized employment, and using public systems effectively. It combines coursework, fieldwork, distance learning, and regular meetings with an experienced mentor. Students practice what they learn by using the strategies at their own agencies.
Credits
This 162-hour program is the equivalent of 13.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at the University of Massachusetts. Students who have already completed 2 years of college, may also opt to earn 3 graduate credits per semester through the University for a total of 6 graduate credits for the 2 semesters.
After completing the program, students will be able to:
- Develop a customized approach to job placement
- Understand the employment perspectives of job seekers, families, funders, and businesses
- Facilitate comprehensive career planning for job seekers with disabilities
- Develop a customized strategy to meet business needs through organizational assessment and relationship-building
- Teach networking skills to job seekers and empower them to take control of their job searches
- Market the abilities of job seekers, negotiate with employers, and facilitate a successful job match and placement
- Find and use community resources concerning benefits, legal rights, accommodations, and public systems
Potential Students
Job coaches, job developers, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and middle-management employment professionals.
Location
The 2007-2008 program will be offered at the Sheraton South Portland Hotel in Portland, ME this academic year. Students from all New England states are encouraged to apply. Online electives reduce travel.
Cost
A significant portion of the program cost is subsidized by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). RSA covers the cost of most of this training in the form of scholarships to students. The student (or the agency) pays $195.00 per semester.
Requirements of the Program
- Orientation, seminars, and graduation (4 days)
- Required workshops (8 days)
- 4 Electives (4 workshops either in-person or online)
- A Monthly meeting with local mentor (1 hour per month)
- Professional development assignments (monthly)
- 2 Job placements (1 job seeker placed in a community job per semester)
- RSA scholarship payback (2-year commitment to working in the rehabilitation field)
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To learn more, contact Lara Enein-Donovan, M.A. - lara.eneindonovan@umb.edu - 617-287-4319, 617-287-4350 (TTY)
