Post-secondary apprenticeships for youth: Creating opportunities for high demand employment

2017

Susan Killam
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The Paid Apprenticeship and college for Youth with disabilities (PAY Check) program is a partnership between the states's University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), state Vocational Rehabilitation, Local Education Agencies (LEA), Delgado Community College (DCC) and University Medical Center-New Orleans (UMCNO). PAY Check uses a "braided" funding approach and builds on foundations established by an earlier post-secondary education (PSE) for youth with intellectual disabilities grant from the U.S. Department of Education. PAY Check includes a high school diploma option, PSE, paid apprenticeship components and incorporates self-determination training throughout. The program serves students ages 18-21 years who receive special education services and are eligible for VR services.

apprenticeships, vocational rehabilitation, transition

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Professionals, Policymakers, Students

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