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1. I am a 16-year-old
student who receives special education services. Can you explain how a One-Stop
can be of use to me?
"One-Stops" are essentially clearinghouses of job information and
resources related to employment. Mandated by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
(http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/act.cfm)
they promote "universal access" which means that they strive to meet
everyone's unique user needs. A One-Stop can help you find out about and link
to a variety of services. One-Stop staff can help you find information about careers
in your local community and the skills they require; help you gain the skills
to conduct job searches, write resumes, and prepare for interviews; access information
and opportunities for work-based experience through internships, summer work programs,
apprenticeships and mentoring; and help you to identify community resources that
can help you to plan and meet your transition goals. Think about making a One-Stop
part of your Individualized Transition Plan, whether your goal is to visit one
to become familiar with its resources and how you can benefit from them, or to
actually use their assistance to line up an internship, summer work, or find a
mentor.
For more information,
read our Info Brief about YOU and One-Stops (PDF).  (View our Acrobat
Help for assistance with PDF files.)
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2. Do I have to disclose
my disability if I want to use the services at a One-Stop?
No. Most One-Stop Centers will have an intake form that may have a question
on it about the presence of a disability. Disclosing your disability is totally
your decision. If you will need assistance or some type of accommodation to access
services and use them to your benefit, you may want to disclose. Also, by disclosing
your disability, Center staff may be able to refer you to additional programs
that can further meet your specific needs. But remember; the decision is yours
to make.
How do I find the One-Stop nearest to me?
To find the nearest one-stop to you, visit America's Service Locator, a component of CareerOneStop.
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