Ticket to Work Blog

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this April.

Having a job interview is exciting. It’s your chance to show a potential employer that you have what it takes to be a great employee. Yet, an interview can also be stressful. That’s normal. In this blog we list tips to help you prepare for the interview and calm your nerves before the big day.

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this March.

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate African Americans' achievements, history and contributions that make an impact year-round. In this blog we highlight 4 individuals with disabilities whose talents and achievements have added to our lives.

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this February.

Returning to work after leaving due to a disability can mean starting a new career. In part three of our Start Where You Are series, we highlight how to take the skills you've previously learned to the new career you're ready to try. As well as the supports available to help you succeed.

Each year, Social Security bases the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on changes in the Consumer Price Index. For 2022, Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will increase by 5.9%. Learn about the increase and discover how you can find out your new payment and benefits for the new year by using a my Social Security account.

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this December.

Deciding to try work is a personal decision with many factors involved. However, if you think you may be ready to try work, the upcoming holiday season may be a great time to start your employment journey. Many employers are looking for seasonal employees and this can be a great temporary way to see if you're ready for the workforce.

Have you heard about ABLE Accounts? An ABLE Account helps certain individuals with a disability a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses. In this blog we are sharing the questions to ask before you apply for an ABLE Account and the information you'll need to get your account started.