New York Disability Employment Initiative Round 6

“NYDEI will hire four Disability Resource Coordinators and focus on health care and technology/manufacturing and:

1. increase employment, retention and wage outcomes through aligned services and expanded partnerships;
2. assist jobseekers through training and support in navigating Career Development (WDBs/AJCs), Education and Training (Community Colleges) and Disability Service Resources (VR, developmental services, benefits counseling, Ticket to Work, etc.);
3. increase credential attainment through strengthened academic transitions incorporating innovative program design and delivery through postsecondary and/or industry-recognized credentials; and
4. increase work- based training approaches.

Systems change activities include:

1. expanded access to technical training and education in industry sectors;
2. increasing the number and type of businesses employing individuals with disabilities with a focus on emerging and in-demand job clusters;
3. expanding AJC capacity to use core, intensive, and training services as a part of Integrated Resource Teams;
4. increasing partnerships to strengthen alignment, braid and blend resources, integrate expertise, and actively engage businesses to improve services and outcomes; and
5. developing policies and practices to increase participation in job training and career pathways by all New Yorkers including those with disabilities.”