MIHEC Learning Community Webinars: Customized Employment

Description

Jaclyn Camden, Virginia Commonwealth University, discussed the importance of paid employment while in college and offered information on a national study to assist staff in higher education to provide employment supports that fit the strengths and needs of college students with IDD. The presenter explained how to help students get paid jobs while in college and suggested practical strategies on implementing customized employment in higher education. The presentation also shared what has worked for study participants, representing 75 universities across the country, as well as challenges they faced in providing employment supports. Facilitated by Nicole Rabinowitz, Inclusive Networking.

Details

Date
February 2023 
Type
Webinar 
Publisher
Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium (MIHEC)
Co-publisher
Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

Topics

  • Employment and postsecondary education
    • Postsecondary education