Integrated Resources Institute & Progressive Employment Concepts
HCBS Funding
Made possible by Inland Regional Center, North Los Angeles Regional Center, Alta California Regional Center, South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
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These trainings are provided for free through HCBS funding from Inland Regional Center, North Los Angeles Regional Center, Alta California Regional Center, and South Central Los Angeles Regional Center supporting efforts towards the Employment First movement.
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Person Centered Career Plan Training
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About Your Trainers
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About IRI
Integrated Resources Institute provides competitive and integrated employment and living services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1984 IRI, through its MentorWorks program, has facilitated the employment of over 20,000 persons with significant disabilities in the USA and Australia. MentorWorks currently works with Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego Counties private and public employers to assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and ongoing support for persons with disabilities in integrated work settings and self-employment.
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About PEC
Progressive Employment Concepts (PEC) was established in 1995 and is funded by Alta California Regional Center(ACRC), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and contracts with schools and individuals. PEC provides services to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment, volunteer opportunities, college access, business ownership, and community inclusion. PEC is locally and nationally recognized for its commitment to supporting individuals facing employment barriers and for providing comprehensive training to partners and staff.
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About California APSE
California APSE (CA APSE) is a membership organization that advocates for inclusive, competitive employment for people with disabilities. CA APSE provides training, resources and policy support to professionals, employers, families, and self-advocates.
Social Security Benefits Training and Technical Assistance
This training is designed to increase comfort and confidence in discussing how work and Social Security benefits interact. Participants will learn basic information about Social Security, and how to provide or refer to resources for ongoing assistance and information.
Webinars provide introductory information and bust myths, preparing learners to encourage job seekers who receive Social Security benefits to pursue substantial work and financial stability.
Technical assistance will be provided to select learners, including benefits counseling for a job seeker they support. This opportunity requires a 4-7 hour commitment to meet with your trainer, learn, discuss, and review. Space is limited, apply today!
ACRE Basic Customized Employment Trainings
ACRE-CE employment training is one of the foundational requirements of both the offerings in CCP (CPN and CES). Providers in California are best poised to provide these ACRE-CE trainings as we understand the landscape of California employment services and have a vested interest in supporting each other to gain these skills.
Certification Requirements:
Participants who complete all requirements will receive a National Certificate of Achievement in Customized Employment Services Basic Level.
To earn your certificate, participants must:
Attend all instructional sessions.
Actively participate in discussions and activities.
Complete and submit all required assignments.
Alta California Regional Center
North Los Angeles Regional Center
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Paper to Practice: Mentorship for Discovery and Customized Employment Development
Participants will receive specialized training and mentorship throughout the Customized Employment process with a job seeker.
Training consists of:
Group discussions and classroom training tailored to each stage of the process. (4 sessions for all RCs except SLARC is 3)
Preparation and Debrief at regular intervals
Individualized review and feedback on Records of Discovery
Opportunities to earn gift cards for submitting timely Records of Discovery!
All training will focus on evidenced based fidelity. Deepen the knowledge you gained in ACRE and take it from Paper to Practice!
Inland Regional Center
Alta California Regional Center
North Los Angeles Regional Center
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Paid Internship Program Technical Assistance
These trainings offer a practical, systems-focused look at how service providers and regional centers can strengthen employment supports through best practices, streamlined processes, and effective implementation strategies. The first session covers the Paid Internship Program (PIP), sharing tips, tools, and methods for setting up internships, coordinating supports, and using the program efficiently. The second training focuses on the transition to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE), emphasizing strategies that help individuals move smoothly into integrated work through clear communication, coordinated planning, and strong follow-through. The final training highlights best practices across employment services, including person-centered approaches, quality improvement techniques, and ways to simplify workflows for stronger outcomes. Across all three sessions, participants will walk away with practical tools, templates, and resources they can immediately apply within their programs. These trainings aim to build systems that are efficient, consistent, and truly supportive of individuals pursuing meaningful employment.
