Employment & Job Training Easter Seals Massachusetts

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Narrative

Services can include personalized career counseling, job training programs, skills development workshops, and educational support: 

• Vocational assessments that help understand strengths and career aspirations, providing counseling to explore suitable job paths  

• Tailored initiatives like the:

  • AgrAbility Project, which supports people with disabilities in agriculture, promoting independence in rural living

  • AbilityOne Program, which provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities

  • Ticket to Work Program, which offers job training and placement for low-income seniors  

• Job placement programs that help people find unsubsidized jobs; workplace readiness training that improves competitiveness; and literacy programs that enhance reading and communication skills  

• Mentorship for job searches that support youth in finding employment and educational opportunities as they transition into adulthood  

• Partnerships with employers that promote supportive hiring practices and provide disability awareness training  

• Help navigating college resources that can ensure successful graduation and career transitions  

• Digital literacy programs that enhance technology skills  

• Social skills training that helps people improve their interpersonal interactions 

Service Types

• Job Placement
• Job Seeking
• Job Skills
• Job Support
• Job Training
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment
• Jobs
• Vocational

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Autism Spectrum
• Birth Defects
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Work
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service