https://youtu.be/KtD4c0Eq_fA In this webinar Stephen Shore, Ed.D., recounts his experiences with autism and discusses the support systems that helped him transition to adulthood and independence. He describes the ability-based approach and uses anecdotal stories to portray its potential for… Read morePersonal Testimony of Dr. Stephen Shore and his transition journey

  Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) offers students with disabilities an early start at career exploration and preparation for adult life.   Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) works with students and their families, schools, and community partners to support students… Read morePre-Employment Transition Services

The MS Pathfinder is your one stop shop for finding the perfect training opportunity. Mississippi’s colleges and universities offer hundreds of high-demand programs that will result in sustainable employment, great salaries, and a high quality of life. Take the first… Read moreMississippi Pathfinder

  PRIDE Industries offers opportunities for lasting employment for people with diverse abilities who are often overlooked and experience high levels of unemployment and underemployment. Through personalized employment coaching, training, and job placement, we help individuals realize their true potential… Read morePride Industries

  Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries ages 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket Program is free and voluntary. The Ticket Program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial… Read moreTicket to Work

MS Delta Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a competitive federal program funded by US Department of Education. GEAR UP provides six-year or seven years grants to states and partnerships to increase the number of low-income… Read moreMS Delta Gear Up Partnership

  Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center provides free access to the Career Index Plus labor market information system. This index is one of the most comprehensive career information system available. Database is maintained by staff and includes features besides job… Read moreThe Career Index Plus

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  An Urban Institute evaluation of the Mississippi Integrated Basic Skills and Training (MIBEST) program suggests the potential promise of integrated education and training programs to improve the earnings of  adult learners.  Led by the Mississippi Community College Board and… Read moreMississippi Integrated Education and Training Program Increases Learner Earnings

S.T.A.Y. Tuned: Supporting Transition-Age Youth Podcast is a podcast created by young adults with mental health conditions, for young adults with mental health conditions. It’s designed with the purpose of sharing useful, research-based information to help transition-age youth/young adults that… Read moreS.T.A.Y. Tuned – a New Podcast for Young Adults, By Young Adults!