Employment & Education
Individualized supports for lifelong success.
CCS has developed a truly unique menu of Employment and Education supports for Vermont adults and youth with intellectual disabilities and autism.
In fact our programs have twice been cited internationally for “Innovative Practice” by the prestigious Zero Project.
Each component is strong on its own, but together they form an intentionally interwoven web of complementary tools and connections that are mutually reinforcing.
Way2Work’s mission is to assist people with intellectual disabilities and autism find paid employment that is meaningful to them, valuable to their employer, and inclusive in the community.
Way2Work offers a powerful continuum of individualized employment and education services to help Vermonters with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities achieve long-term career and life success.
This innovative program offers personalized supports from high school through retirement: pre-vocational, job training and placement, on-the-job coaching, career development and even self-employment.
Adult Employment
The “flagship program” for Way2Work, it has earned international recognition and achieved the highest employment rates of any program in Vermont for 14 consecutive years. For over two decades, we’ve developed a model that has helped people with disabilities find not just jobs, but successful careers and even launch micro-businesses. And we’ve built robust partnerships with businesses in every sector of the economy, as well as schools, colleges, non-profits, and community members to make that happen.
Empowered by Way2Work, people with intellectual disabilities and autism are achieving success in the competitive economy. Partnering with Way2Work, employers in all sectors are finding workers that meet their needs for a skilled and diverse workforce.
Bridging partners with Burlington, Colchester, Mt. Mansfield Union, South Burlington, and Winooski High Schools, on an academic-year program prepares students negotiate the steps from high school to adulthood. It includes strong career exploration and community engagement components.
School2Work is a career development initiative, offered in partnership with Chittenden County high schools. It builds on Way2Work practices and expertise, and education connections, to help students make successful transitions to the competitive workplace or post-secondary education.
Peer Growth & Lifelong Learning (PGLL) is a continuing education program that offers facilitated learning, community engagement, personal growth, and experiential opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities in Vermont.
Want to find out more about Education & Employment services?
Contact Ashley Dubois
Ashley Dubois
Education & Employment Sr Manager
802-655-0511 x101