In June, IEL delivered a four-day training in Toronto for case workers in a cross-system pilot providing career development to youth with disabilities. Ontario’s Ministry of Community and Social Services is piloting intensive case management with case workers from two agencies—Ontario’s Disability Support Program and Ontario Works—collaborating to support the employment goals and aspirations of youth with disabilities, ages 14 – 29. IEL developed a case management framework and tools based on the U.S. individualized learning plan models and IEL’s Individualized Career Development Plan and adapted IEL’s Youth Service Professionals’ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities work with its National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for youth. IEL will provide ongoing coaching. READ MORE…
