Everyone Deserves Meaningful Work
Employment support that enables individuals to secure and maintain a job. LAUNCH Employment services creates individualized plans that help clients discover opportunities, ace interviews, and thrive in their jobs.
LAUNCH Jobs
From the moment you enter a partnership with us, our employment specialists will help you create a custom plan to determine which strategy(ies) best meet the need(s). We offer:
- Job Development: Explore various career paths, build your resume, foster important interviewing skills, and engage in professional development and job skill training
- Employability Skills: Develop proficiency in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, work ethic, interpersonal skills, time management, attention to detail, and professionalism
- Job Coaching: Experience an on-site and off-site approach to employment support
Menu of employment services:
- ACCES VR* Supported Employment
- ACCES VR* Direct Placement
- ACCES VR* Work Readiness
- OPWDD Supported Employment
- OPWDD Employment Training Program
*Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is part of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that provides vocational services to individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility:
Individual has a barrier to employment. For details contact ACCES-VR at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
LAUNCH Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Pre-ETS programming is available to students aged 14 - 21 with a documented disability who are enrolled in high school or post-secondary education/training. The goal of Pre-ETS is to help students with disabilities explore, increase awareness, and prepare for employment and post-secondary education options. Services include:
- Work Readiness for Students
- Job Exploration Counseling
- Work-Based Learning Experience
- Post-Secondary Education Counseling
- Self-Advocacy for Students
We also offer services for adults that provide a deeper dive into learning skills for employment. Services include:
- Work Readiness
- Self-Advocacy for Employment
Eligibility:
Individual has a barrier to employment. For details contact ACCES-VR at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr