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Employment and Training Services

At Easterseals Colorado, we believe all people should be 100 percent included and 100 percent empowered in the workforce.

Overview

Did you know? The unemployment rate among adults with disabilities is nearly 12 times the national average. Two out of three people with disabilities want to work, but have not been able to secure jobs because of accessibility and attitudinal barriers.

At Easterseals Colorado, we focus on defining and finding the right job, regardless of age or ability. Working with Employment Services, you'll be provided with the training and guidance you need to prepare for and enter the workforce so you can earn money to live and thrive.

Our Programs

Who do we serve?

Client Employment Services provided by Easterseals are designed for:

  • Persons with disabilities whose functional limitations present substantial barriers to employment
  • Persons experiencing barriers to employment that need to find stable employment
  • Persons that need supportive work places that can allow them to grow into their full potential
  • Employers who would like to increase and diversify their pool of eligible workers

What do we do?

Employment Services creates and prepares work settings that promote the most independent work for each specific client. Working collaboratively with other agencies we create job opportunities that are individualized and designed to match the skills and strengths of the client with the needs of the employer.

Employment Services creates individualized plans to guide clients to their fullest potential. These plans help our clients understand and strive for their best in a setting that allows them to make measurable progress and reach identified goals. Reaching these goals continually develops each client's job skills allowing them to maintain employment in a supported setting or work completely independently.

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    Community Employment Services for Job Seekers

    At Easterseals Colorado, we believe all people should be 100 percent included and 100 percent empowered in the workforce. We focus on defining and finding the right job, regardless of age or ability. Working with Employment Services, you'll be provided with the training and guidance you need to prepare for and enter the workforce so you can earn money to live and thrive.
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    Digital Literacy Lab

    The Easterseals Colorado Digital Literacy Lab is a combined effort through COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL, Easterseals, IBM, and Nike. The Lab has a physical location in Lakewood, Colorado, where it supports the community, helping to lift the disadvantaged by providing digital literacy skills, as well as mobile lab opportunities. Currently, the lab supports Digital Literacy at five high schools in Jefferson County.
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    Job Exploration & Transition Training (JETT)

    Easterseals Colorado Employment Services offers the Job Exploration and Transition Training (JETT) program. JETT focuses on helping youth find the right career for them, preparing them for their best future, and opening the door to opportunities that will empower them on the road to success.

    JETT provides resources for breaking into industries, exercises for participants to master their skills, and support along the way.
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    Pre-Employment Transitional Services

    Easterseals Colorado provides employment-focused services to students with disabilities who are transitioning out of high school and into community employment, post-secondary education, adulthood and independence. Our Pre-Employment Transition Services are aimed at promoting and exploring competitive, integrated employment options for these youth in transition.

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