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YOUNG ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (YAWD) | CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)

1716 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205

Eligibility
Young adults with a self-reported disability, ages 14 to 24 years old
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Languages
Language Line available
Application process
Call to register
Fees
Call for fee information
Service area
Albany County, New York Schenectady County, New York
Provides workforce workshops that include transition services, parent-student IEP advocacy, post-secondary exploration, work readiness skills, self-advocacy skills, volunteer opportunities, and job exploration for youth from 14 to 21 years of age.
Last assured
12/18/2023
Providing organization
CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)
Assists people with disabilities with obtaining self-advocacy skills, peer support, housing search assistance, independent living skills training, employment skills, re-entry assistance, and transition age youth to achieve an independent lifestyle.