Ticket to Work Blog

After our Nov. 19 WISE Webinar, "Ticket to Work for America's Veterans: Free Services for Those Who Served," we answered your disability employment-related questions on our Facebook page. We replied to a range of questions about the Ticket to Work program, Work Incentives and the path to financial independence for veterans and others with disabilities. Thank you to all who joined and we hope to see the rest of you next time!

Many people are interested in working from home and today, we're sharing 4 tips to help you succeed!

Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month we're also exploring some online tools you can use to advance your job search.

National Volunteer Month shines light on the importance of volunteering and the important contributions that volunteers make when they lend their time and talent to causes dear to them. Have you considered volunteering to gain valuable work experience? Learn how volunteering can help you advance in your career.

We discussed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules related to service animals in the workplace and the process for requesting to use your service animal at work. Now we're looking at other issues that may come up. If you have questions about having a service dog at work, the Job Accommodation Network shares useful information on how Ticket to Work service providers can help.

Looking for work or ready to start planning your employment journey? Searching for work can be stressful and overwhelming but you don't have to go it alone. Social Security's Ticket to Work program offers free services and supports that can help people with disabilities achieve their work goals. Learn how you can participate in the Ticket to Work program.

Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings 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 career fair.

Many people explore apprenticeships as a path to work. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers. Workers benefit from apprenticeships by receiving a skills-based education that prepares them for good-paying jobs. Learn how an apprenticeship can help you advance in your career.

The ADA requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" for employees with disabilities, which simply means they have to consider doing things differently so individuals with disabilities can work. Does this include service animals? Linda Carter Batiste, J.D., from the Job Accommodation Network, answers questions about service animals in the workplace.

Setting goals and looking for work? Virtual and in-person career fairs give you the chance to grow your network, meet potential employers, and discover job opportunities. The career fairs listed in this post are just a few of the offerings this month. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a career fair in March.