How to Hit the Ground Running

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How to Hit the Ground Running New Member Training for the Vermont State Rehabilitation Council

What is the S.R.C. Advocates for effective consumer driven vocational services. Advise and monitor the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Governor appointed citizen’s council Meet 5 times annually Four Committees

What’s the Big Picture Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act of 2014 Amends Rehab Act of 1973 Rehabilitation Services Administration http://rsa.ed.gov Title IV in WIOA Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Resources SRC WIOA Information WIOA Overview https://rsa.ed.gov/choose.cfm?menu=src_resources Vermont SRC website http://vtsrc.org/ WIOA Overview http://www.nawb.org/documents/Publications/WIOA_Overview.pdf

Alphabet Soup SRC: State Rehabilitation Council DVR: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation RSA: Rehabilitation Services Administration SILC: State Independent Living Council IPE: Individualized Plan for Employment CRT: Community Rehabilitation and Treatment WIOA: Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act

Skills of an effective member Have a passion for the mission Listen and be open to new perspectives Sensitivity Committee participation Navigate the formalities Ask Questions!

Skills of an effective member

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