Youth Peer Mentor Program

Service Description

Our Postsecondary Educational Program is designed to increase the participant’s awareness of the wide range of career pathways, the demand for careers in their local labor market and potential growth of jobs in that field. This service is designed to assist participants with disabilities to explore enrollment options in comprehensive transition programs as well as Postsecondary educational programs, such as college/university, career and technical education, registered apprenticeships and other Postsecondary training programs. The program is a 5-Week / 20 hour program. Classes are held virtually 5 consecutive Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Participants must have access to a computer or laptop with video capability and reliable Wi-Fi / internet. Tablets or phones are not recommended forms of participation as may not allow completion of the required activities and documents required to insure timely payment upon program completion. Incentive: For participation in the program participants will receive an incentive of a $200 Visa Gift Card paid at the end of the 5 week program. Incentive is earned at a rate of $100 per every 10 hours completed. Failure to meet the entire 20 hour requirement will result in prorated incentive. No other increments shall be paid unless arrangements to make up hours are arranged and completed. Requests for such accommodation will be considered on a case by case basis. For Example: 20 hours = $200 10 hours = $100 Eligibility: Participants must meet the definition of a Student with a Disability as defined in Part B of the Individual with Disabilities Act, 34 C.F.R., § 300.8, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act WIOA. Criteria: • Completed VR referral form • Be between the ages of 14 and 21 years old; • Be enrolled in a formal education program (secondary or postsecondary); and • Have a documented disability (IEP, IPE, 504 Plan, or other acceptable documentation of the disability) Make sure you complete referral form to secure your spot.