Training
Training Opportunities
Numerous training opportunities are available for both the job seeker to advance their skills and local companies to improve their inclusive hiring and employment practices.
Job Seekers/Employees
Employers
Training Video Library
Job Seekers/Employees
Job Seekers:
- Alliance for Working Together (AWT) WorkAdvance Program is your path to a rewarding career in manufacturing. In our 2-3 week program, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful career.
- Auburn Career Center’s Pathways to Careers Program
- Laketran Travel Training Program provides one-on-one instruction for any individual who would like to learn more about riding Laketran. Laketran’s outreach staff can schedule a time to meet with you in the comfort of your own home or you can schedule an appointment at Laketran. Trainings are available for groups such as classrooms, seniors groups, or youth groups. For more information contact Dale Wiechelman at 440-350-1067 or dwiechelman@laketran.com. You can also download the Laketran’s Travel Training Brochure.
- LCBDD Family Forums LCBDD hosts quarterly meetings on a variety of topics some of which are related to employment and benefits.
- Cleveland Clinic Summer Internships
CYCE offers paid internship programs focused on healthcare careers (clinical, nonclinical and advanced technology) and workforce development.
Employers
Employers:
- 12 Ways Businesses Can Better Serve People with Disabilities Article: “A smart business strives to appeal to as many customers as possible and customers with disabilities love to shop and spend money as much as the next guy. There are over 48.9 million living with a disability in the U.S.”
- Disability Awareness Training with LCBDD – CLICK HERE to request
- OOD Etiquette Disability Training 30 and 60-minute videos and other resources are available on this page.
Training Video Library
Training Video Library:
- Uniquely Abled videos
- SSI and Work Learn more about SSI and work by watching this short video. The video is less than 5 minutes long so you can quickly get the information to keep you moving forward. This is produced for Minnesotans with disabilities, but the major points covered in the video apply nationally. Author: Disability Hub MN; Duration: 5 minutes
- Asking for Accommodations – World of Work