Have you ever considered whether an apprenticeship would help you reach your career goals? In many fields, an apprenticeship could turn out to be a path to financial independence through employment. Learn more about the benefits of an apprenticeship for career seekers in this blog post.
Thinking about your employment goals for the New Year? If you're working with a Social Security Ticket to Work service provider as you pursue work, you may have heard of Trial Work Period, Trial Work Period amounts, and Substantial Gainful Activity. In this blog, we take a look at these 3 topics and share the latest updates to them in 2021.
Throughout the year, we've shared advice and resources that can help people who receive Social Security disability benefits on their employment journey. As 2020 comes to a close, we're taking a look at the topics you liked best by sharing our top 3 blog posts of this year.
We've all been told that when you're looking for a job, it's important to keep a positive attitude. However, winter may affect your outlook. While lots of people suffer from the winter blues, some people are diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mental illness affected by changing seasons, overcast skies and poor light conditions. Here are some tips that can help.
Invisible disabilities are not immediately apparent, including mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, neurological disorders, and learning differences, among others. We're sharing suggestions about how to disclose your invisible disability to your employer and how Social Security's Ticket to Work Program can help.
If you're applying for a job, you're probably not the only person qualified for the position. How can you stand out among the competition before an employer even gets to meet you? One technique you can use to your advantage is to write an attention-grabbing cover letter. Check out these tips and tricks for writing a winning cover letter!
Thought about working for yourself? Need flexible hours and the freedom to work at your own pace? Have a passion to be an entrepreneur? If your answer is Yes!, then self-employment may be right for you. Social Security's Ticket to Work Program service providers are here to help, supporting you every step of the way, from business idea to financial independence.
Military service teaches a valuable set of skills that civilian employers are looking for, from leadership to time management. This Veterans Day the Ticket to Work Program thanks all those who served our country. And let those with disabilities know, that when they're ready to try working again, our service providers are ready to serve you.
We're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990! The ADA opens doors for people with disabilities trying to succeed in the workforce. Social Security's Ticket to Work Program is proud to recognize individuals who have found a path to employment, in part, thanks to the ADA.
End stage renal disease (ESRD) affects over 700,000 people in the United States. For Ingrid, ESRD meant a new life focused on recovery and a schedule defined by treatments. But she didn't give up on the goal of one day returning to work. And when she was ready, Ticket to Work was there to support her and give her the training she needed for a new career and a returned sense of normal.
