STEP serves in-school students aged 16 to 21 with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plans (proof of a disability) by providing work readiness training and paid work experience at minimum wage (also covering workers compensation insurance). Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 21, must show proof of enrollment in the current school term or semester, must have written proof of a mild to moderate disability, and be able to provide copies of SSC and valid photo ID for payroll.
STEP provides work readiness services to youth in a one-stop center. Youth services include:
Youth may qualify for additional services through WorkNet or one of several contracted youth service providers. To be eligible, youth must be between the ages of 16 and 24 years, economically disadvantaged, and have barriers to employment. Services for eligible youth may include the following:
Please visit http://www.sjcworknet.org/index.asp, click on "Job Seeker Services" and select the STEP application on the top left of the home page under the banner.
STEP provides paid work experience, career exploration, and work readiness training for students with a mild to moderate disability and is sponsored by the California Department of Rehabilitation under its Student Services. Please call Fay Olympia at (209) 468-3588 or email her at folympia@sjcworknet for details and application information for STEP.
