DDD A Timeline For Students Exiting School And Turning 21
Information from the NJ Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Transitioning into Adulthood - Information about DDD Services for Graduates
Information from the DDD and transitioning into adulthood.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
From the New Jersey Association of Centers for Independent Living regarding WIOA.
Youth Employment Services (YES)
The Youth Employment Services (YES) program is presently enrolling graduating seniors who may not have a plan after high school and could use assistance with their transition. In order to qualify, students must be out of school and have one or more of the following barriers to employment:
IEP or Learning Disability
Have a physical or mental health disability diagnosis that may interfere with their ability to obtain or maintain a job
High School Dropout
Parenting or Pregnant
Foster Child
Juvenile Justice or Criminal Justice involved
If you know a student who fits the criteria, and needs assistance with identifying educational, training and/or employment goals, please contact me. The YES program offers the following services:
Job Search Assistance
Investment Training Grant up to $4,000
PAID Work Readiness Training
PAID Career Sampling
GED, Tutoring & Instruction for those individuals who have dropped out of high school
The program is totally free: YES is funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board.
I have attached a copy of the YES brochure or you can visit the website Yes to Work NJ for more information. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.
Warm Regards, Susan Rozycki
Susan Rozycki
Grant Coordinator/Assistant
Hunterdon County
Community Outreach Specialist
908.635.6456
Email Susan Rozycki
College Resources For People With Disabilities
College options for people with disabilities.
