Employment for People with Disabilities and Criminal Histories
Specific challenges come up when providing employment services to people who have disabilities as well as criminal histories. To facilitate successful employment outcomes for this population, you’ll need detailed information and practical strategies.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify ways to overcome barriers to employment for people with disabilities and a criminal history
- Use the “Gateway to Careers” program to help individuals assess their own interests, skills, and abilities, as well as conduct labor market research and develop resumes
- Locate state-specific resources that are helpful for working with this population
- Provide job-development services to engage employers on behalf of these job seekers
Registration closed for this event
We currently cannot accept credit cards via the website. Please select "Pay by credit card" under payment options, and mail or fax your registration with credit card information (Card number, expiration and three digit verification code)
to:
Drew Glazier
Institute for Community Inclusion
University of Massachusetts/Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
fax:617 287 4352, attn: Drew Glazier
(Credit card payment can be phoned in - 617/287/4337. Visa/MC only)
Instruction Model:
This workshop will be available for one month, and should take about six hours to complete. Included are a variety of formats: readings, presentations, discussion forums, videos, professional development activities, and assignments. Instructors will be available on a regular basis throughout the month to answer questions and give feedback.
Once You Register:
Instructions for accessing online courses are emailed, usually around a week before the course start date.
