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Publication Date: 2015
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Practice Brief: Effective Job-Seeking Preparation and Employment Services for College Students with Disabilities
Oswald, Gina R.; Huber, Mary J.; Bonza, Angela
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v28 n3 p375-382 Fall 2015
This article describes the approach implemented by one university to mitigate typical barriers encountered by college students with disabilities when attempting to find post-graduation employment. The unique vocational program offered is reinforced by the successful employment outcomes and case studies discussed in this review. Over a span of five years, this approach yielded close to a 40% employment rate among graduates with disabilities. This is a significant percentage when considering the severity of disabilities within the target population and the national rates of employment for persons with disabilities. Recommended job-seeking preparation and employment services are outlined in this article with supporting literature. Implications for postsecondary institutions, disability services centers, state vocational rehabilitation counselors and researchers are provided.
Descriptors: College Students, Disabilities, Job Search Methods, Employment Services, Vocational Education, Case Studies, College Graduates, Program Effectiveness, Severity (of Disability), Vocational Rehabilitation, State Universities, Job Training, Communication Skills, Practicums, Internship Programs, Employment Experience, Resumes (Personal), Physical Disabilities, Evidence Based Practice
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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