Employment Training

EmployAbility Program

Empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment.
The EmployAbility Program is a free initiative designed to help individuals with disabilities build workplace skills, explore career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience through internships. With small-group training and tailored supports, participants prepare to transition into part-time or full-time employment.

Eligibility

Adults ages 21–40 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Service Location

Mercer, Middlesex, & Monmouth

What the Program Offers

  • Small-group workplace training (1:3 instructor-to-participant ratio) 
  • Career exploration through job site tours, volunteer opportunities, and mentorship
  • Paid internships at $18/hour (120 hours total, flexible schedule)
  • Skill-building for communication, teamwork, and self-advocacy
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Support for competitive employment

Who Can Participate

  • Adults ages 21–40 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
  • Residents of Mercer, Middlesex, or Monmouth counties
  • People highly interested in working in a competitive full-time or part-time position
  • Those who demonstrate independence in daily activities such as eating, dressing and personal care

How It Works

  • Admission interview required
  • Classes held in Mercer County on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (10 AM – 3 PM during select program weeks)
  • Internships placed within participants’ local communities for accessibility

Why EmployAbility

The EmployAbility Program combines training, exploration, and real-world experience to give participants the skills and confidence they need to pursue lasting employment.

Ishayu S. Internship

Real Stories from the EmployAbility Program

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