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Ticket to Work is a new Social Security program
that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities who are ready
to work.
It has been implemented in several states already - and
will be rolled out throughout California in 2003.
Essentially, it is an innovative program designed to
support people with disabilities to move off of social security and into the
workforce. Supports include training, retraining, job accommodations, and
post-placement services.
Local entities (called "Employment Networks") will be
funded to provide these services and to help these individuals find jobs.
There are three main ways that California companies can
likely benefit from this initiative:
- Hire individuals with disabilities who are
seeking to re-enter the workforce through the Ticket to Work program. (See
Ticket to Hire information.)
- Partner with an Employment Network(s) to provide
jobs for individuals who are graduating from specific training programs. (You
may be able to work with the Employment Network to develop training programs
designed for your specific hiring needs.)
- Become an Employment Network - Companies
can become recognized Employment Networks and be funded to run their own
programs to train and employ people with disabilities.
For more information:
Ticket to Work
Home Page
Social Security Administration Information on Ticket to Work
How
to Become an Employment Network
Calendar of
Training Seminars
California contacts:
Sandra D. Moore
SSA-San Francisco Regional Office
(510) 970-8312 T
Sandra.d.moore@ssa.gov
National Contact:
Valerie Briggs
Marketing Supervisor
MAXIMUS Ticket to Work Program
P.O. Box 25105
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-866-968-7842 ext 6713 T
703-683-0957 F
ValerieBriggs@maximus.com
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