Processes and Outcomes of a 14-Month Apprenticeship Learning Community: Toolkit Development and Practice Implications
About this Session
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the processes and outcomes from a 14-month Apprenticeship Learning Community, which focused on creating and disseminating a toolkit to enhance apprenticeship opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The training addresses key areas such as the growth and benefits of apprenticeships, the collaboration between state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and employers, and the development of strategies to overcome challenges like disability disclosure and interagency collaboration. It also highlights the importance of the learning community model in fostering engagement, networking, and the creation of practical resources.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the essential components of an apprenticeship learning community and how they contribute to toolkit development for vocational rehabilitation professionals and apprentices with disabilities.
- Identify strategies for overcoming barriers to apprenticeship participation, including effective methods for collaboration, disability disclosure, and employer engagement in supporting apprentices with disabilities.
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1 CRC Credit Available Upon Completion
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Presenters
Stuart Rumrill, Bryan Austin and Jim Knauf
University Illinois Urbana - Champaign