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Plan to Placement: Spring Cohort Registration

The Plan to Placement Cohort is a 6 session series designed to strengthen a group of Supported Employment Providers through coaching/mentoring to skillfully gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information to assist job seekers in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that fits their skills and desired needs. Join Debra McLean and David Murahashi over six online sessions […]

Zines as Self-Expression and Self-Advocacy

Zoom

In this session we will have a brief introduction to the creative small publishing format known as a zine (pronounced zeen). We’ll discuss how zines can be a useful medium for presenting important information that may otherwise be difficult to discuss verbally. We’ll also look at a format for creating zines that does not require […]

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Plan to Placement: Spring Cohort

Zoom

The Plan to Placement Cohort is a 6 session series designed to strengthen a group of Supported Employment Providers through coaching/mentoring to skillfully gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information to assist job seekers in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that fits their skills and desired needs. This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education […]

WOA 200

The Wise Online Academy 200 Series has been ACRE approved as Professional level for Achievement in Employment Services with an emphasis in Customized Employment! Wise now offers the only ACRE endorsed Professional Customized Employment Training in the U.S. The WOA 200 Series is an advanced level training program, which will provide an intensive course of […]

Job Development – Are You Doing It Wrong?

Have you ever struggled to find the perfect job placement? Or, have you thought you found the perfect placement just for it all to fall apart? Join Jeff Akin, an employer and organizational leadership expert, as he describes the nuances of understanding employer’s needs and helping to ensure the work culture is supportive of the […]

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Wise Online Academy 200 Series: Course 2

Zoom

The Wise Online Academy 200 Series has been ACRE approved as Professional level for Achievement in Employment Services with an emphasis in Customized Employment! Wise now offers the only ACRE endorsed Professional Customized Employment Training in the U.S. The WOA 200 Series is an advanced level training program, which will provide an intensive course of study guided by a professional mentor and participation in student cohorts. Participants will learn and network with employment professionals from around the U.S. throughout the 6-month program. The program is intended for employment professionals who have some experience and training in the field and wish to continue to develop their skills to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain employment and become contributing members of their communities. Program Logistics: The series is offered in 3 sequential 6-week courses Coursework is a mix of live Class and Cohort sessions, on-demand modules, and assignments to be completed outside of class. Participant commitment is about 15 hours per month.

Wise Online Academy 200 Series: Course 2

Zoom

The Wise Online Academy 200 Series has been ACRE approved as Professional level for Achievement in Employment Services with an emphasis in Customized Employment! Wise now offers the only ACRE endorsed Professional Customized Employment Training in the U.S. The WOA 200 Series is an advanced level training program, which will provide an intensive course of study guided by a professional mentor and participation in student cohorts. Participants will learn and network with employment professionals from around the U.S. throughout the 6-month program. The program is intended for employment professionals who have some experience and training in the field and wish to continue to develop their skills to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain employment and become contributing members of their communities. Program Logistics: The series is offered in 3 sequential 6-week courses Coursework is a mix of live Class and Cohort sessions, on-demand modules, and assignments to be completed outside of class. Participant commitment is about 15 hours per month.

Breaking Barriers: The Intersection of Coaching, Accessibility, and Assistive Technology, Part 1

In our rapidly evolving world, the importance of accessibility cannot be overstated. Join us for an empowering two-part series where attendees will learn valuable insights and practical approaches to fostering accessibility and promoting a culture of inclusion. Using real-world examples, we will explore how coaching techniques can identify barriers and challenges to create actionable strategies […]

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Wise Online Academy 100 Series: Intro to Supported Employment, Discovery and Person Centered Planning

Zoom

The Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100 Series ACRE is an online training series based on customized employment core competencies. It is designed to provide employment professionals the training, knowledge, and skills they need to deliver quality customized competitive integrated employment services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Who Should take this Series? This series is designed for […]