Computer Technologies Program The Bridge to a Career
You’ve heard of a win-win situation, right? Well this is a win-win-win-win situation. How can you not like it? Let’s back up a minute and start with the need, the gap to be filled, the problem to be solved. Broadband skills and access are no longer just a nice thing to have. Rather they are essential to working life in …
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Since 1974, Computer Technologies Program has provided over one million hours of training and support for thousands of people with disabilities taking steps toward their career goals. We work hand-in-hand with the Department of Rehabilitation so there is no cost for our program’s participants and they have access to a wide range of support services.
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This is truly an amazing resource! It’s possibly the most comprehensive accommodation resource available. Take some time and explore all that’s available at http://askjan.org/ The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential technical assistance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Since 1983, JAN’s professional consultants have provided quality customer service to more than …
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