Join us for this insightful introduction to Customized Employment (CE)—a person-centered approach designed to create meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This training explores how CE tailors job responsibilities to align with an individual’s strengths, needs, and interests while also meeting the needs of employers.

Through this session, you’ll:

• Understand and explore the core principles of Customized Employment (CE) – Learn how CE shifts the employment paradigm to focus on individual strengths and personalized job roles.
• Learn about key considerations and essential elements for successful CE implementation – Discover best practices, policy considerations, and the role of Employment First in creating inclusive workplaces.
• Identify tools, processes, and resources necessary to initiate and sustain CE at the state level – Explore the Discovery Process, job development strategies, and collaboration models to make CE successful in your organization.

Additional topics covered include:

• The Role of Negotiation in Job Development – How job carving, restructuring, and employer engagement support inclusive hiring.
• The Essential Elements of CE Service Delivery – A framework guiding state-level implementation and agency collaboration.
• Person-Driven Practices & Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) – How CE promotes equity, opportunity, and sustainability for job seekers with disabilities.

Whether you’re a VR professional, employment specialist, or state agency leader, this training provides foundational knowledge and practical tools to unlock the potential of Customized Employment in your work.