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Summer Earn And Learn
CREATING PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
About Summer Earn And Learn (SEAL):
This is a no-cost program for students with disabilities in the 13 County Workforce Solutions Alamo area. This opportunity is for students ages 16-22 who have disabilities to connect them with local area employers and complete On The Job Training or Work Experience with a company for 5 to 8 weeks.
Student/Guardian Information
TWC VR is accepting student applications for 2022 Summer Earn & Learn. Enroll today!
- Now enrolling eligible students with disabilities ages 16-22.
- View Flyer (PDF)
- Contact your Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor to learn more information about the program and eligibility to participate in SEAL statewide initiative.
- Adriana E. Martinez
Regional Transition Program Specialist
210-238-3592
adriana.martinez@twc.state.tx.us
- Adriana E. Martinez
If you parent/caregiver of a interested student who would like to participate in SEAL or learn more, please fill out the “Student Referral Form.”
Guardian Orientation Sessions
Workforce Solutions Alamo is hosting multiple Guardian Orientation Sessions. These sessions are for Parents/Caregivers of students with disabilities currently enrolled in the SEAL program. Parents/Caregivers will learn about Summer Earn and Learn.
Dates & Times:
Date | Time | Meeting/Registration Link |
May 10, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Now |
May 17, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Now |
May 17, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Register Now |
May 24, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Now |
May 24, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Register Now |
June 2, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Now |
June 7, 2022 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Register Now |
Employer Information
- SEAL exposes students with disabilities to professional opportunities through a paid short term program (5 weeks and up.)
- Wages and Workers Compensation are paid directly to participants by Workforce Solutions Alamo.
- Your business can make a positive impact and be an employer that equips and empowers inclusivity.
If you are an interested employer and would like to participate in SEAL or learn more, please fill out the “Employer Referral Form.”
Disability Awareness Training: What is a disability?
Workforce Solutions Alamo and Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Services are hosting multiple Disability Awareness Training Sessions. This training is open to all employers, not only those who are participating in the Summer Earn and Learn program.
After attending the Disability Awareness Training, Employers will be able to:
- Define disability and reasonable accommodation
- Discuss stereotypes and attitudes associated with disabilities and the effects they can have
- Learn about disability categories and disability needs
- Develop knowledge of person first language and communication strategies for success in the workplace
Dates & Times:
Date | Time | Meeting/Registration Link |
May 19, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Register Now |
May 19, 2022 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Register Now |