Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2127 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, Alabama 36116-2455
Telephone: (334) 288-0220
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/

Career Preparation and Training Initiative (CPTI)

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), in partnership with local school systems, transportation agencies, local colleges and employers, conducts a two-week training session each summer focusing on seniors with disabilities planning to enter the work force following high school. Some of these individuals will choose to enter technical training. These consumers with disabilities are introduced to the world of work through team building activities, employment site tours, potential employer visits, two-year college tours, socialization activities, and discussion topics focusing on the soft skills associated with getting and keeping a job. This program is community and classroom based with an emphasis on developing these students into future workforce participants. This is the fourth summer the program has been held with a record-high 114 referrals processed. One key factor in CPTI's success is that each consumer's VR counselor is required to participate, along with the consumer, in all activities. ADRS plans to expand this service next summer to more students. This program is being piloted in the Birmingham and surrounding areas, with plans being made to replicate its success in other areas of the state.

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