• Open to individuals with DVRS - Ages 16-21
  • Must be enrolled in school, educational program or course of study
  • NJ Working papers required for students under 18
  • Intern should be able to work independently, with limited support during the initial hours if needed
  • Paid Work-Based Learning Experience:
  • 3 weeks of Pre - Training with a Skills Trainer (unpaid)
  • Up to 150 hours / minimum wage (paid bi-weekly)
  • 3 weeks of Post - Training with a Skills Trainer (unpaid)
  • Open to individuals with DVRS- Ages 14-21
  • Program components:
  • Job Exploration - What do you want do for a living? What steps do you need to take to get that job?
  • Instruction in Self-Advocacy - ADA, reasonable accomodations, self-advocacy skill building
  • Workplace Readiness - Skills that pay your bills
  • Post Secondary Options - College/jobs/vocational school/other
  • Open to individuals with DVRS - Ages 14-21
  • Must be enrolled in school, educational program or course of study
  • NJ Working papers required for students under 18
  • Pre -ETS instruction and continued support emphasis on WBLE*
  • Individualized, incentivized work-based learning experiences
  • Up to 20 hours of participation in job shadowing, sampling, mentorships and more!


* WBLE - Work Based Learning Experience

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Moceans Center for Independent Living offers FREE pre-employment programming for youth in Monmouth & Ocean Counties with a documented disability. Our interactive programs develop work readiness skills and prepare students for the transition to adult life.

**Participating students will meet in-person during school hours as possible and/or on our digital training platform. If you are interested in Moceans Pre-Employment Training program, please complete this form and email it to michelle.papa@moceanscil.org and jamie.vendemia@moceanscil.org or submit to a Moceans' staff member!

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** For students under 18 years old, a parent/guardian consent is required.