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The Arc of Pennsylvania: Customized Employment Job Development Webinar
Customized Employment Training
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the prerequisite training to complete certification through MGA.
*Certification in Discovery is a prerequisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
When:
Daily Online Zoom Meeting
May 18–20, 2022
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Where:
This training will be done completely online via Zoom. Registrants must have a computer or laptop with a webcam and will not be able to join by phone.
Who Is This For:
Parents and Families, Job Coaches and Job Developers, Supports Coordinators, School Personnel involved in Student Planning, OVR Counselors, and Transition Coordinators
Please review the flyer for registration information and course system requirements. For questions, please email Anthony Chan.
ACRE Basic Certification Training for Providers of Employment Services
The Arc of Pennsylvania will host ACRE certification training sessions held in Houston, PA from April 15–17 and Reading, PA from May 18–20, 2020. These ACRE certification trainings are a combination of both in-person and online training and are for providers of Supported Employment services (this also includes providers of Career Planning services in the Adult Autism Waiver).
Please refer to the flyers for details on sessions scheduled for April 15–17 and May 18–20, 2020. Registration is required. The registration fee will be reimbursed to participants upon successful completion of the certification requirements. Attendees who successfully complete the course can be reimbursed for travel, up to $25 total.
Priority will be given to ODP and OVR-approved Supported Employment providers (including providers of Career Planning in the Adult Autism Waiver). Small Group Employment and Community Participation Support – Prevocational Services providers may register and attend as space allows.
Future dates and locations will be announced once confirmed. Please submit any questions via email.
ACRE Basic Certification Training for Providers of Employment Services
ACRE Basic Certification Training Available
The Arc of Pennsylvania will host ACRE certification training sessions in Malvern, PA from Monday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 17, 2019. This ACRE certification training, a combination of both in-person and online training, is for providers of supported employment services.
Registration is required and is open until April 1, 2019. The project will reimburse attendees up to $25 for travel expenses they incur to attend and participate in the training, upon successful completion of the ACRE certification.
*Priority will be given to ODP and OVR-approved Supported Employment Providers. Small Group Employment and Community Participation Support–Prevocational Services providers may register and attend as space allows.
Please refer to the flyer for details on the sessions scheduled for April 15–17, at the office of PaTTAN, 333 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355.
Future dates and locations include May 21–23, 2019, at Achieva in Pittsburgh, and June 11–13, 2019, in State College. A flyer with registration details and seating capacity for these locations will be sent in the coming weeks. The fifth session location & dates will be announced once confirmed.
For questions, see ODP Announcement 19-019 or submit via email.