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The Employment Training Program (ETP) is a national leader in developing and implementing
support services for adults with disabilities. Our goal is to provide resources to
individuals with a disability seeking to establish themselves as independent,
contributing members of their community.
ETP was the first training program in the nation designed to train and place adults
with developmental disabilities into competitive employment. We made our first
successful placement in 1976.
Our Employment Specialists look for jobs in the community that match the skills and
needs of the individuals in our program. They provide on-the-job training once a
client is hired and gradually reduce their presence as the person becomes
increasingly independent.
While they are still at the job site, the Employment Specialists provide consultation
to supervisors and co-workers to help make everyone's adjustment to the new employee
more comfortable.
If both you and your VRC agree that the ETP is an appropriate program to consider,
the VRC will call our main office and arrange for a meeting. You, any support
person, parent, or legal guardian you request or require, your VRC, and an
Employment Specialist from ETP will all attend. This support person, or any
other of your choice, may be present with you at any time, throughout your stay
in ETP, that you feel they would be useful in the decision making processes.
At this meeting, the ETP Employment Specialist will tell you about the program
and answer your questions.
They will also ask you questions about your interests, skills, experience, and general
background. This information is needed to become better acquainted with you and
to determine if we can be of service. If everyone at the meeting agrees that the
Employment Training Program can help you, the VRC will start the process by writing
an Employment Plan.
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