Graphic: Wise Training Calendar

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 […]

The employment Journeys of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Who Experience Disability: Outcomes of the Diversity Works Research

Learn about the outcomes of Diversity Works: An Exploratory Research of the Employment Journeys of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Who Experience Disability.  Together we will explore our understanding of intersectionality and discuss strategies for the workforce development sector to effectively support clients who hold multiple intersecting identities.        Presenters: Ashley Hammond and Shifat Ara […]

Wise Online Academy 200 Series: Course 3

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 3

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.

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Spring Cohort

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain (RCR) is a leadership series designed for mid-level managers working in employment and community inclusion service provider agencies. By joining RCR, you will have the opportunity to develop immediately usable skills for developing your own career and promoting increased job satisfaction for staff you manage.  In community with other program managers, […]

Innovating Inclusion

In late 2021, CASE launched an Innovation Lab to research, select, test, analyze and grow transformative solutions that facilitate the sustained and valued contributions persons experiencing disability make to the Canadian economy. Together with 20 partners from service providers to employers to research institutions, the Innovation Lab set out to explore the role of innovation […]

Wise Online Academy 200 Series: Course 3

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.

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 […]

Wise Online Academy 200 Series: Course 3

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.

Outside the Box: Reaching Beyond Barriers to Develop Self-Employment and Community Opportunities

Steve Mannard is a 26-year-old Des Moines native who lives with his parents and loves the outdoors.  Steve’s employment journey took a turn when his three-year career at the local fire station ended after an unfortunate incident.  Traditional employment options didn’t fit Steve’s unique needs and so collaboration and creative thinking led to the creation […]