Learn more about the benefits of customized training, customized training strategies, models, steps to developing customized training programs, as well as tips, examples, and applications of customized training.
In this toolkit, we provide information and resources for Customized Training. This toolkit also provides an example of Vocational Rehabilitation Policy on Customized Training programs for State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency’s (SVRA’s) consideration.
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Quarterly Round Table Meetings: Customized Training Toolkit
With the implementation phase of the Customized Training Toolkit complete, members of the group have decided to informally host quarterly round table meetings for open dialogue and idea sharing. Discussions will be facilitated by members of the Community of Practice. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, ask questions, get curious, and learn from one another.
Dates and Topics Outlined Below:
This Toolkit was developed through the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE). The toolkit was developed by a Learning Community on Customized Training composed of Program Managers, Training & Development Coordinators, state Vocational Rehabilitation Administrators, state Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Business Analysts, and people with disabilities. Participants that do not have a project position beside their name had roles throughout the year in each phase of the project, ranging from Small Group Leader, Reporter, Technologist, and Researcher.
Come prepared to talk, listen, brainstorm, and exchange strategies. Together, we can learn from successes, explore challenges, and shape the future of customized training.
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Meeting:
Cheri Reed-Anderson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Customized Training CoP
Time: Oct 23, 2025 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada), or find your timezone below.
Dates: Every 3 months on the Fourth Thursday, 5 occurrence(s)
- Oct 23, 2025: Employer Engagement and Motivation
8:00 am HST / 10:00 am AKST / 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET - Jan 22, 2026: Collaboration and Partnerships
8:00 am HST / 10:00 am AKST / 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET - Apr 23, 2026: Customized Training Strategies and Resources
8:00 am HST / 10:00 am AKST / 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET - Jul 23, 2026: Customized Training Policy/Procedure
8:00 am HST / 10:00 am AKST / 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET - Oct 22, 2026: Recap/Lessons learned
8:00 am HST / 10:00 am AKST / 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
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More about this Toolkit:
Who is this for?
This toolkit has been developed for use by SVRA’s professionals (counselors, business service specialist, and leadership), employers, association of employers, community colleges, community organizations, and American Job Centers. It provides information and examples to aid professionals who are new to this topic and step-by-step guidance on engaging a business regarding building their workforce and how to partner with them to meet employee needs.
How was the toolkit created?
This Toolkit was developed through the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE). The toolkit was developed by a Learning Community on Customized Training composed of Program Managers, Training & Development Coordinators, state Vocational Rehabilitation Administrators, state Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Business Analysts, and people with disabilities. Participants that do not have a project position beside their name had roles throughout the year in each phase of the project, ranging from Small Group Leader, Reporter, Technologist, and Researcher.
Contributors to the toolkit include:
- Sandy Conder, M.Ed., MRC, CRC (Project Manager), University of Kentucky: Human Development Institute
- Pennie Hartley, BA, BCCS, CAS (Project Team Group Leader), Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation- Program Analyst-Supported Employment
- Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki (Project Scribe), Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Department of Workforce Development
- Laura Reed, Connecticut Workforce Outreach Team of BRS/ADS
- Angela Korth, Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
- Destyn Stowe, M.S., Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
- Cheri Reed-Anderson, M.S., CRC, Montana Vocational Rehabilitation & Blind Services
- Denise Doktor, South Carolina Commission for the Blind
- Rochelle Price, M.A., Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Janeen S. Gordon, MRC, CRC, Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Yancy Cruz-Virella, Illinois
