This issue report prepared for U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) by the Institute of Educational Leadership and HeiTech Services, Inc. provides an overview of the apprenticeship program and opportunities for youth with disabilities. The report also identifies strategies for overcoming obstacles that may impact the participation of youth with disabilities.
Based on interviews with program implementers, this report from Jobs for the Future provides recommendations on effective practices to engage employers in tech-centered apprenticeship programs.
A guide for educators and service providers from U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information about apprenticeship programs and creating inclusive apprenticeship opportunities for youth with disabilities.
In this section of U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy’s (ODEP) Apprenticeship Toolkit, learn more about the guidelines and best practices when hiring and working with youth with disabilities.
Practical tips to launch a new apprenticeship program are shared in this section of U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Apprenticeship Toolkit.
The Apprenticeship Inclusion Models (AIM) project hosted a 6-part webinar series on inclusion strategies and approaches for apprenticeships in emerging industries for people with disabilities.
