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

(518) 459-6422

Voice

(518) 459-7847

Fax

https://cdciweb.com/

Languages

Language Line available

Application process

Call to register

Fees

Call for fee information

Service area

Schenectady County, New York
Albany County, New York

Description

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.

Data provided by

211 North East New York

What's Here

Special Education Plan Development School System Advocacy Job Search/Placement Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

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.