Ticket to Work for SSDI or SSI

If an adult learner mentions they are on disability income and looking for work, here is some information.

The Ticket program is an employment program created in the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 and administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

It is a voluntary program that offers individuals, age 18 through 64, who are receiving cash benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and/or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program based on disability or blindness, expanded choices for obtaining the services and supports to enter and maintain employment.

http://www.cessi.net/ttw/index.htm

Wisconsin DPI GED/HSED Information

Information on Wisconsin state requirements and testing centers.

http://dpi.wi.gov/ged_hsed/index.html

The Compass Test for Tech Classes

Adult Learners may take the Compass Test for tech college classes. The GED is not always required.

http://www.act.org/compass/tests/index.html

Preparing for Apprenticeship

Here is information on how to get started on becoming and apprentice and what prep is needed for each type of trade.

http://dwd.wi.gov/apprenticeship/construction_trades.htm

Driver Training Schools

Contact your local driving school for training information.

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/teens/cdschools.htm

Wisconsin Nurses Aide Training

Contact your local training program listed at this website for information.

http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver/NATD/NATDcontax.htm

Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Contact your local Red Cross for training information.

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=dd3f42171e1a1210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&currPage=63e042171e1a1210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD