Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

Youth Programs and Services

As a service, we are providing links to a variety of disability/employment Web sites. We receive no compensation for listing these sites and listing them does not imply our endorsement or approval of their content.

America’s Job Bank
A comprehensive employment listings for job seekers as well as the opportunity for employers to make jobs available.

America’s Service Locator
Employers and jobseekers can find the services they need at a convenient Career One-Stop Center. Just enter your zip code and select the desired service(s). Or just pick up the phone and dial 1-877-US-2JOBS for direct assistance

AmeriCorps Program Information
Volunteer service incentive for supplemental security income students, and explanation of how SSA treats income and stipends paid to AmeriCorps volunteers.

Career One-Stop
Access over one million jobs, get labor market trends and tips, post your résumé for thousands of employers, search job listings, explore wages and occupational trends, locate potential employers, search for schools and colleges, help fund your education, get guidelines for choosing a school, learn about tests and assessments, and more.

Disabled Youth Sports Training and Competition Program
A series of grants given every year to help children with disabilities uncover their unique athletic abilities.

Federal Student Jobs
Web site from the Office of Personnel Management and Federal Student Aid.

High School/High-Tech Program
Opportunities for students with disabilities to explore exciting careers.

Mobility International USA
International Exchange Program.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Creates opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures by providing technical assistance and information on areas of national significance for youth with disabilities and their families.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)
Information and resources for youth with disabilities and their families.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Helps locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues.

RecruitABILITY
An on-line employment center for job seekers with disabilities and companies who want to hire people with disabilities.

School-to-Work Transitions by Youths with Disabilities
Final report prepared by Cornell University.

Social Security Online - The Work Site
Helpful information for youth with disabilities, their parents and families, teachers, and counselors.

Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
If youth are 18 years of age or older, they may be eligible to participate in the Ticket to Work Program.

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
Opportunities for students with disabilities to further their education and leadership skills in matters relating to disability advocacy, employment and independent living.

Youth Rules!
Web site with information about federal and state labor laws that apply to young workers.

For comments and questions or to become more involved, contact:

California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
P.O. Box 826880, MIC 21
Sacramento, CA 94820-0001

Voice: (916) 654-8055
Toll Free: (800) 695-0350
TTY: (916) 654-9820
Fax: (916) 654-9821