Work Readiness Program

The Work Readiness program is for individuals who have little or no work experience, or who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time.

This two-part program focuses on developing skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Consumers may participate in Work Readiness 1 and 2 together or as stand-alone programs.

The Work Readiness program includes a variety of community-based activities and classroom sessions at WTC.

Work Readiness 1

This six-week course helps job seekers with disabilities get ready for competitive employment through videos, lectures, guest speakers, worksite tours and job shadowing experiences.

Program Includes:

  • Career exploration
  • Soft skills development
  • Financial management
  • Organizational skills
  • Self determination & self awareness
  • Interpersonal skills & teamwork
  • Workplace preparation & communication
  • Job retention

Program Requirements:

Must be able to function in a classroom setting and fully participate in all individual and group activities​.

Work Readiness 1 Handout

Work Readiness 1 Handout PDF 


Work Readiness 2

This six-week course helps job seekers with disabilities get ready for competitive employment by focusing on soft skills and gaining real world work experience at community worksites.

Program Includes:

  • Customer service
  • Workplace ethics
  • Conflict management
  • Resumes and job descriptions
  • Mock interviews
  • Managing your online footprint

Program Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate the ability to work in a real work environment.
  • Must be able to spend half of each day at a community worksite with only drop-in support.

Work Readiness 2 Handout

Work Readiness 2 Handout PDF 

​Work Readiness program particip​ants gain real-world work experience through internships at WTC and community worksites, such as:

A young man at the counter of a retail store.
McKenna's Corner

A young man puts bags of Zeke's Coffee on shelves.
Zeke's Coffee

Seven people sitting around a conference table. A woman is at the head of the table and the other six people are looking at her.
Students at a worksite training.

A young man packs canned goods into a bag.
GEDC​O Food Pantry



The Vocational Rehabilitation program receives 78.7% of its funding through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
For the Federal fiscal year 2024, the total amount of grant funds awarded was $51,885,242.
The remaining 21.3% of the costs ($15,395,878) were funded by State appropriations.