Office of Disability Employment Policy

These resources promote inclusive apprenticeship program models that meet employer needs by attracting a diverse array of candidates, including people with disabilities. ODEP's #ApprenticeshipWorks Guides introduce youth, educators, service providers, and businesses to the benefits and opportunities of inclusive apprenticeship. The #ApprenticeshipWorks Video Series demonstrates how apprenticeship works for job seekers ...

This webpage, developed by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability, provides multiple resources on the mental health needs of youth, especially as they relate to employment.

This program connects federal and private sector employers with college students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking summer or permanent employment.

This resource provides a summary of the recent online event “YouthACT Transition Truths."

This guide describes strategies postsecondary professionals can use to assist all students, including those with disabilities, to develop personal competencies that will increase their chances of success. 

Co-written by teens for teens, this resource can help youth with disabilities think about their options for life after high school.

WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities. 

This brief highlights an ODEP-commissioned study that aimed to improve understanding of the relationship between disability, health and wellness, and transition and employment outcomes for youth with disabilities.