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Employment & Job Training

Empower your career with Easterseals. From workforce development to financial literacy, we provide resources and support to succeed.

Overview

Employment as a Pathway to Independence and Success 

We deliver real-world impact, and we’ve seen this in thousands of communities across America—people who have experienced lasting difference through the power of gainful employment.  

We understand that older and younger people, with and without disabilities, can face great barriers to employment, independence, and social inclusion. These barriers can lead to higher unemployment rates, increased financial hardship, and reduced quality of life. 

That’s why we focus on expanding opportunities in:  

  • Workforce development: Creating opportunities to secure employment and connecting job seekers with opportunities to upskill or reskill for in-demand entry-level jobs, including cyber security, data analysis, and other disciplines   

  • Financial and digital literacy: Enhancing personal responsibility with digital financial literacy education and resources that help people develop a competitive advantage 

  • Workforce re-entry: Offering mature workers [link to SCSEP] more of a sense of purpose and social connection through new skills and experiences that can lead to more permanent opportunities—building their confidence as they earn some income  

Find Your Easterseals for Employment Support

Easterseals can help you select employment options and resources that best meet your circumstances. We not only want to enhance career prospects and educational opportunities—we want to build confidence and independence.

Easterseals provides various services to empower individuals to achieve their career and employment aspirations. We help people navigate their paths to success by focusing on individual strengths and potential, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to thrive.  

These 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; the AbilityOne Program, which provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities; and the 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 inclusive hiring practices and provide disability awareness training  

  • Assistance 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 

We're dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth by equipping you with the skills and resources you need to succeed. 

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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SCSEP is a transitional employment program for older adults who seek employment, training assistance, and civic engagement. Easterseals partners with community-based non-profit organizations and government agencies (host agencies) to provide participants with training opportunities to update their skills.