| "Serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and their Families since 1950" |
Pre-Vocational
The Pre-Vocational service is a
pathway to employment. Individuals of
working age (as defined by DDD Policy
4.11) are provided Pre-Vocational
support services with the goal of
moving towards integrated
employment. Pre-Vocational supports
are based on self-directed goals which
include the development of skills. Skills
are developed through learning and
practicing work tasks, hands on
training, and community involvement
through volunteering.
Pre-Vocational Services provides
individuals with tangible
pre-employment skills that can be used
to enter the workforce, including
transition to Goodwill Industries and/or
Columbia Industries supported
employment services. The service is
also provided to high school students
(Pre-Vocational Student Services) ages
18-21 as a work experience and as
part of their transition from school to
work.
Who is eligible
Pre-Vocational Services is a Division of
Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
service funded through the
Benton/Franklin Department of Human
Service. To participate in the program,
authorization is required through yuor
Division of Developmental Disabilities
case manager. For students, funding
is provided through the schools and
referrals are made by each student's
teacher. Private pay is also accepted;
call Amanda Blakely at 783-1131 ext.
129 for more information.
The Pre-Vocational service is a
pathway to employment. Individuals of
working age (as defined by DDD Policy
4.11) are provided Pre-Vocational
support services with the goal of
moving towards integrated
employment. Pre-Vocational supports
are based on self-directed goals which
include the development of skills. Skills
are developed through learning and
practicing work tasks, hands on
training, and community involvement
through volunteering.
Pre-Vocational Services provides
individuals with tangible
pre-employment skills that can be used
to enter the workforce, including
transition to Goodwill Industries and/or
Columbia Industries supported
employment services. The service is
also provided to high school students
(Pre-Vocational Student Services) ages
18-21 as a work experience and as
part of their transition from school to
work.
Who is eligible
Pre-Vocational Services is a Division of
Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
service funded through the
Benton/Franklin Department of Human
Service. To participate in the program,
authorization is required through yuor
Division of Developmental Disabilities
case manager. For students, funding
is provided through the schools and
referrals are made by each student's
teacher. Private pay is also accepted;
call Amanda Blakely at 783-1131 ext.
129 for more information.
| Pre-Vocational |
| Pre-Vocational Services Pathway to Employment |
| Contact Information Amanda Blakely- Day Program Manager 509-783-1131 ext 129 |
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