Regional Managers. There are four Regional Managers. Each Regional Manager will direct a CCi LEA site and provide coordination, support and communications with the CCi sites. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) – Programs designed to provide vocational and occupational instruction and services to prepare youth (16 years of age and older) and adults for successful careers in response to the needs of the local labor market. ROP courses are most often tuition-free, though certain career tracks may be fee-based. Students may include anyone preparing to enter or re-enter the job market, changing careers, or seeking career advancement. Work-bound and college-bound students are encouraged to enroll. Rehabilitation Services Administration - The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grants that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services. RSA's major Title I formula grant program provides funds to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to provide employment-related services for individuals with disabilities, giving priority to individuals who are significantly disabled. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – This legislation guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. It was the first U.S. federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities. It is part of the Federal Rehabilitation Act passed in 1973 to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in schools and workplaces that receive federal financial support. Section 511of the Rehabilitation Act - Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act places limitations on the payment of subminimum wages by entities holding special wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The purpose of Section 511 is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to information and services that will enable them to achieve competitive integrated employment. Section 511 includes requirements for State VR agencies, subminimum wage employers and local and/or State educational agencies, including specific requirements for youth prior to their participation in subminimum wage employment.
Regional Managers. Latin America and Caribbean,
Regional Managers. There are four Regional Managers. Each Regional Manager will direct a CCi LEA site and provide coordination, support and communications with the CCi sites. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) – Programs designed to provide vocational and occupational instruction and services to prepare youth (16 years of age and older) and adults for successful careers in response to the needs of the local labor market. ROP courses are most often tuition-free, though certain career tracks may be fee-based. Students may include anyone preparing to enter or re-enter the job market, changing careers, or seeking career advancement. Work-bound and college-bound students are encouraged to enroll. Rehabilitation Services Administration - The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grants that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services. RSA's major Title I formula grant program provides funds to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to provide employment-related services for individuals with disabilities, giving priority to individuals who are significantly disabled. SDSU – San Diego State University, a partner organization of CCi. SDSU-II – The Interwork Institute at San Diego State University is designated to serve as the organizational unit responsible at SDSU for the CCi partnership. SDSU-II will provide research, evaluation, training and technical assistance for all CCi partners and community members. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – This legislation guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. It was the first U.S. federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities. It is part of the Federal Rehabilitation Act passed in 1973 to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in schools and workplaces that receive federal financial support.
