Identify Activity That Will Require
Augmentation in FY 2001-02
COMPREHENSIVE CAREER
DEVELOPMENT CENTER SERVICES-STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The purpose of this
request is to continue the efforts that were initiated this
year to expand internship and job development activities
directed toward students with disabilities and to integrate
these efforts within the overall services of the Career
Development Center. The proposal for comprehensive services
for students with disabilities was approved for the 2000-01
academic year.
Program staff have
been hired and internship and job development activities
initiated, including an on-campus job interviews program
and numerous workshops that focus on the unique employment
needs of students with disabilities.
Community contacts and
collaborations have been developed with the Long Beach Nonprofit
Partnership, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s
Council, and the Governor’s Committee on Employment
of People with Disabilities.
We are requesting the
continuation of the non-recurring funds awarded to this
program so that we can continue to expand and deepen our
efforts in a number of different areas. Among these areas
of need are:
Establish a student advisory group for
the program.
Plan and deliver additional workshops
for these students.
Build relationships with at least 10
new employers.
Place at least 5 students with disabilities
in internships.
In collaboration with Disabled Student
Services, prepare and promote training for all counselors
and staff.
Funds are requested
for graduate assistant and student assistant support and
training materials, assistive technology, publications and
office supplies and support required to maintain student
and employer databases. In order to insure the continuing
success of this program, both student staff and operating
monies will be needed and are sought on a permanent funding
basis.