~~“The Office of Workforce Opportunity, on behalf of the State Workforce Innovation Board (SWIB), submitted a request to the US Department of Labor to waive the federal requirement requiring states to expend no less than 75% of their WIOA Youth funds on Out-of-School Youth activities.”
~~“First Choice Services was awarded a statewide 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement serving “Left behind” populations; small business owners; self-employed individuals; part-time workers in food service and retail occupations; consumers of mental health and substance abuse treatment services; recently unemployed individuals and their families who have lost healthcare coverage There are no Sub-awardee/Subrecipient Contracted Organizations. They will partner with Consumers of behavioral health services, Comprehensive behavioral health centers, Substance Abuse Prevention providers, Children’s services providers, Intimate partner service organizations, Agencies/people who serve pregnant women, Veteran’s service organizations, The disability community, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Hospitals, Community Service Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, Post-secondary Educational Institutions, Economic Development Authorities, and Chambers of Commerce. For more information, please contact the designated project lead.
Contact:
Kay Goff
Phone: (304) 400-4802
Email: kay@1stchs.com ”
This page is a list of resources with information on Secondary Transition in relation to Special Education.
“Special Education is charged with providing oversight and implementation of federal and state laws that ensure a free appropriate public education for all children and youth with disabilities in New Hampshire. Given this charge, the Mission of the Special Education is to improve educational outcomes for children and youth with disabilities by providing and promoting leadership, technical assistance and collaboration statewide.”
“Mental Health
If you qualify for VA health care, you can get high-quality mental health services as part of your benefits. You may also be able to get care for certain mental health problems even if you don't have VA health care…
Therapeutic and Supported Employment Services
Assists eligible Veterans to overcome barriers to employment. Provides guidance in developing job search techniques and helps to address barriers to employment.”
“Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or acquired brain disorders (ABD) are valued employees in our state economy. Their skills and abilities help to strengthen the workplace, drive innovation and better serve and represent the community. For an employee with a disability, employment provides opportunities for economic, social and emotional growth. Unfortunately, individuals with IDD or ABD are underrepresented in our workforce.
The NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Developmental Services, in partnership with Area Agencies, service providers/vendors and businesses, are working to expand the opportunities for individuals with disabilities to become valued members of our workforce and to enjoy all the benefits that employment provides. There are a wide variety of resources and supports available to both the individual with a disability and employers to support the vision of a fully inclusive workforce in New Hampshire.”
“Employers
If you’re an employer, you already know that there’s a lot more to hiring new employees than just finding the right candidate. If you browse within the Employer category, we not only present you with recruitment services, but we also provide information on employment and labor laws, hiring incentives, disability resources and other services and benefits. These services are provided at no cost to you.”
“At what point does VR Services become involved in the transition process?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) states that transition planning begin no later than the first IEP that is in place by age 16, or younger if the student's transition team decides it's appropriate. As the student's transition team develops and implements the student's Transition Plan, they should become informed about the role that VR can play. Students interested in VR services should be referred two (2) years prior to graduation or exit from school. It is encouraged that students be referred for services earlier if:
They are at risk of dropping out of school or legal involvement, or
They will require more extensive, long range planning due to disability needs.”
“The Next Steps NH project provided professional development and coaching to selected New Hampshire high schools for the purpose of increasing the graduation rate of students with disabilities, and students at risk. This was done through implementing evidence-informed transition planning practices that helped students prepare for college, career, and adult life.
This website was part of the project and housed all tools and resources developed as part of the project. The website is now supported by the NH Department of Education and managed at Keene State College.”
“This bill:
I. Establishes a tuition waver at any institution in the university system or community college system of New Hampshire for a child of a totally and permanently disabled veteran…
III. Requires the commissioner of the department of employment security to publish a monthly workforce needs assessment report for veterans.
IV. Requires the adjutant general to take steps to increase veterans’ awareness of the military skills test waiver program; increase acceptance of military training and experience towards the licensing requirements in certain occupations and professions; and establish an end veterans homelessness program.
V. Requires the university system and community college system of New Hampshire to award college credit for military training courses completed and to increase flexibility in application and course registration procedures for veterans.