1. What Can Ticket to Work Do For You?

2. Company Name/Logo Participation in Ticket to Work allows: Access to a wide variety of free employment services Connection with a knowledgeable service provider called an Employment Network (EN) Support by your “Employment Team” on your journey to financial independence Several years of ongoing support

3. Company Name/Logo Meet Robby McClain! A Ticket to Work Success Story

4. Company Name/Logo What is Ticket To Work? Established by Social Security Administration (SSA) Eligibility: Ages 18-64, currently receiving SSI/SSDI benefits Goal: Supports career development for individuals wanting to work & become self-sufficient Participation: Free & voluntary program Services provided by Employment Networks  Source: www.choosework.net

5. Goals of the Ticket to Work Program Start working at least part-time during first 9 months after Ticket assignment with goal of becoming self supporting After 9 months, earn Substantial Gainful Activity for 11-18 months Earn Substantial Gainful Activity and be completely off of cash benefits Maintaining medical benefits

6. Company Name/Logo What is an Employment Network (EN)? A private or public organization whose goal is to get you back to work! Services vary, but all provide career counseling, job placement assistance & help maintaining long term employment EN will work with you to jointly develop a plan that details your career goals & joint responsibilities

7. Company Name/Logo Services We Provide: Job Coaching Career Counseling Job Leads Job Accommodations Individual Work Plan Work Incentive Counseling Referrals/Planning Resume Preparation Labor Market Information Training/Referrals Practice Interviewing

8. Company Name/Logo Benefits of Ticket to Work Access to Employment/Career Services Protection from Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR) Assistance with Wage Reporting Work Incentive Counseling Referral/Planning Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits Your own personal employment team!

9. Company Name/Logo Have you worked with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)? Access to ongoing services Successfully closed cases- Must have ticket assigned within 90 days of case closure if working at Substantial Gainful Activity and not receiving cash benefits Unsuccessfully closed cases- the ticket can be assigned for continuing employment services Partnership Plus

10. Company Name/Logo Valuable Resource: www.choosework.net

11. Company Name/Logo What is NENA?  National Employment Network Association  Provides support & training to EN’s & partners  Assists EN’s with making a commitment to providing best in services to beneficiaries (You!)  Maintains a membership list for others to verify NENA membership of any EN

12. Company Name/Logo Why Chose a NENA EN?  NENA stays updated on all rules & regulations regarding the Ticket to Work program  Members share best practices & methods to help job seekers achieve success

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