Employment programs for persons with disabilities

VR empowers young people with disabilities to explore career options, set goals for their future and overcome challenges they may face along the way. In partnership with educators and community organizations, VR also offers pre-employment transition services to meet the needs of students who are considering employment in their future.

VR's pre-employment transition services are available at no cost for students who:. Youth and Student Services. Call TTY for a referral to a local office near you. More Information. These services include: Referrals to job openings or training. Career counseling. Job search assistance and workshops. Referrals to supportive services in the community.

Helps businesses create strategies and funding solutions to help people with disabilities achieve professional success. DRCs create strategies to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities. These organizations include: Able-Disabled Advocacy, Inc. Youth Leadership Forum: Builds leadership skills and promotes career preparation for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities.

Careers in California Government: This website is designed for all job seekers interested in a career in state government. CPWD acts as an advocate in our community, educating both employers and job seekers on the best ways to establish effective communication and accommodations so that people with disabilities can engage in meaningful work. As a Center for Independent Living, CPWD also supports participants with other life and independent living needs during and after the job-placement process such as applying for Social Security, finding housing or moving, transportation training and other needs as they arise.

To find out more about our employment program, call or fill out our online contact form. Email [email protected]. It covers Schedule A and other factors in applying for a job. Find summer jobs, internships, and permanent positions through the Workforce Recruitment Program. Special hiring authorities let agencies appoint vets with service-connected disabilities to jobs. To file a complaint, contact your EEOC field office. Many state and local governments have anti-discrimination laws.

These laws may offer extra protection beyond federal law. Many state laws have more protections for nursing mothers than federal law requires. State labor offices enforce these laws.