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Resources for People with Disabilities


The Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) assists people who have a disability to prepare for, find and maintain employment. Guidance counseling, job development and placement are several core services offered by DVR counselors, providing individuals with the tools they need to make informed choices concerning their career goals. A variety of other services are also provided or arranged through the DVR counselor.

For students with disabilities who may need assistance with the transition from school to work, DVR counselors maintain contact with the local school districts throughout the State. Students who have a disability are encouraged to contact a DVR counselor either directly or through the school no later than the end of the Junior year, or at any time that vocational issues arise.

DVR has sixteen offices located across the State. To inquire about services, check the State Government listings in your phone book for the office nearest to you, or call DVR’s Central office in Cheyenne at 307-777-7389.



Websites for Individuals with Multi Cultural Backgrounds


American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
http://www.aihec.org
American Institute for Managing Diversity, Inc. (AIMD)
http://www.aimd.org
The Black Collegian
http://black-collegian.com
The College Fund/UNCF
http://uncf.org
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
http://www.hacu.com/
Minority On-Line Information Service (MOLIS)
http://content.sciencewise.com/molis/
National Asso. for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
http://www.naacp.org
Native American Schools, Student Groups and Related Programs on the Internet
http://hanksville.phast.umass.edu/misc/naschools.html



A Guide for Student Athletes


If you are a student athlete interested in a college education, check out the Guide to the College-Bound-Student-Athlete. This is a guide that covers everything from admissions to scholarships. Contact the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or visit with your high school coach or guidance counselor.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
http://www.ncaa.org



Are There Gaps in Your Education?


There are 13 Adult Basic Education/GED Centers located throughout Wyoming. These centers provide basic math, reading and writing skills at no cost to you. The centers also offer classes in workplace skills and practice GED exams.

If you need to improve your basic skills before continuing your education or moving into the workplace, contact the State Department of Education at (307) 777-7673 for the ABE/GED Center nearest you. Your school counseling office may already have the information for your area, so check there first!



Job Training for Students


The Title II-C Youth Program provides year-round training and employment programs for youth, ages 16-21 both in and out of school. Program services may include paid job and/or classroom training opportunities which provide the skills, knowledge and self-confidence that youth can apply toward school or future employment. The youth program also provides the necessary skills and work experience to successfully transition youth into adulthood, careers and further education and training. The youth program is based on the premise that the right interventions at the right time in a young person’s life will have a major impact on his or her success.

It is important that youth begin to think about their careers, and any additional support they may need to remain in school. For youth who have dropped out of school, the youth program provides participants with jobs, the opportunity to gain their high school diploma or GED, or participate in career planning activities. One key element of the youth program is follow-up services to youth for one year after program completion to help them acquire the skills they need to succeed.

Youth partnerships have been formed to bring together local employers, schools and community-based organizations to create job opportunities for youth. In an effort to create an atmosphere that supports youth, the linkages between academic providers and employers will move beyond traditional employment and training services. The partnerships will strive to provide youth with the services necessary to get a high school diploma or GED, placement and retention in post-secondary education, job skills training, job opportunities and apprenticeships with a focus on employment.

For more information about the Title II-C Youth Program, contact Chris Corlis, Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Program Manager at (307) 235-3242.

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