Institute for Community Inclusion Employment Training Approaches
Training / Feature/Benefit / Target Audience / Skill/Knowledge Application: Trainee / Skill/Knowledge Application:
Supervisor
College of Employment Services (CES) / Courses are continually available / Anyone interested in employment for people with disabilities / - LMS: supervisor can augment learning with exercises / Monitor progress and time on modules
On-demand 24/7/365 / People who enjoy learning at their own time and pace / Resource Tools can be accessed / Assign work /review it
Self-paced / People who need/want flexibility re: access to training (no release time) / Knowledge demonstrations recommendations at the end of each lesson explain ways to implement new knowledge / Plan for additional staff development, and performance review annual goals based on LMS data
Affordable / Self-directed learners / LMS: Supervisor can assign discussion groups for staff that are taking training at the same time / Coordinate online training with in-person training and other professional development activities
Comprehensive training based on APSE and ACRE competencies / Individual, small group, or large agencies / Developing personal goals based on what they have learned in the training / Create checklist based on learning objectives to use for monitoring of staff performance
Extensive internal and external review: National Advisory Board, Board of Editors, focus groups and pilots / People who want to have repeated access to the lessons / Develop a personal portfolio of tools and strategies based on the content and resource materials from the training / Review staff’s performance on knowledge demonstrations within the field
Training / Feature/
Benefit / Target Audience / Skill/Knowledge Application: Trainee / Skill/Knowledge Application: Supervisor
College of Employment Services (CES) / Problem based learning model / New staff at an organization. Since training is always available staff can take training as part of their orientation.
Learning Management System (LMS): allows for assigning courses and tracking performance
Lessons are efficient; none are longer than 30 minutes in length
TACE
Online Trainings / Menu of Courses / Anyone interested in employment for people with disabilities / Complete variety of assignments, exercises, forums, quizzes / Monitor activities for online class and share feedback
Available 24/7 for 30-60 days / People who enjoy learning at own pace & want 24/7 access to content / Apply new learning to day-to- day work / Encourage use of new skills
Activities assigned to solidify skills and knowledge / People who enjoy online learning, in order to repeat sections as needed / Share materials with co-workers to encourage teamwork and reinforce knowledge / Ask trainee to share training materials/knowledge in team meetings
Training / Feature/
Benefit / Target Audience / Skill/Knowledge Application: Trainee / Skill/Knowledge Application: Supervisor
TACE Online
Trainings
(cont.) / Instructor Led / Anyone who wants access to an instructor while engaging in online content / Review instructor feedback on exercises & activities. Seek out questions &/or ideas. / Encourage trainee to take full advantage of online instructor and group participation
Affordable / People paying for their own training, and needing inexpensive options / Can reasonably take several inter-related classes / Manageable expense within program budget
Fully accessible; close captioned / Anyone needing accessible features, or who would benefit from universal design accessibility features / Increases online usability & learning
Variety of approaches, videos, case studies, interactive exercises, post tests / Caters to a range of learning styles and preferences / Apply learning to day-to-day work. Use discussion forums to initiate questions, problem-solve, and expand strategies. / Encourage maximum participation by trainee
Instructors are experts in employment services training / Content is relevant for both new, and seasoned employment staff. / Rich trainer experience provides powerful stories, and best practice tips, strategies, and approaches / Provide support to trainee re: implementation of new ideas; and integrate into program
CRCC / CEU Credits / Those needing continuing education credits / documentation / 6 to 12 credit hours for completers / Promote continuing education
Training / Feature/
Benefit / Target Audience / Skill/Knowledge Application: Trainee / Skill/Knowledge Application: Supervisor
Innovative Employment Strategies
In Person / 6.5 days - in person Instructor Led / Anyone interested in employment for people with disabilities and people who benefit from classroom learning experiences with peers.
People with limited computer access or knowledge / Complete Fieldwork / Monitor fieldwork for training days
Variety of approaches: videos, role plays, case studies, games, exercises, etc. / People who benefit from in person training, which allow focused training time, group process, direct interaction with peers and trainer / Apply new learning to day to day work / Encourage use of new skills
Fieldwork & community exercises for skill building & skill demonstration / Anyone who benefits from opportunities to apply content and practice skills / Share materials with co-workers to solidify knowledge / Ask trainee to share materials & knowledge in team meetings
Comprehensive training based on APSE & ACRE competencies / People who work in states requiring ACRE, APSE exam or other competency based training for all provider staff / Review instructor feedback on fieldwork / Encourage trainee to sit for APSE exam
ACRE Certificate & name on website / People wanting flexibility to work in multiple states and have their training completion documented on ACRE site / Celebrate Completion
Training case studies & exercises customized to group / People whose learning style requires group process & collaborative learning
Institute for Community Inclusion/UMass Boston