July 2015 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
Hits and Myths: …about Social Security benefits and work
The Professional: On being a caring and SMART professional.
Job Development and Creation: 5 beliefs that can increase the odds of finding jobs for people.
Best Practice Award 2015: Congrats to SRVS for winning this national award!
June 2015 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
Conversation with an Employer: Working with a staffing agency.
Analyzing the Labor Market: Questions to ask when searching for businesses to approach.
Case Studies: Quick professional development – scenarios for discussion at staff meetings.
TNAPSE: List of great things being done across TN by TNAPSE members!
May 2015 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
SPOC: Businesses want a a Single Point of Contact.
Behavioral Interviews: Do you have the skills or experiences to help my company be better?
Training Tips: Good points to remember if you are teaching one on one or in a classroom.
April 2015 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this “April Fools” issue:
Reweivretni Eht Gniweivretni (Interviewing the Interviewer): As a job developer, we need to have questions available that shows we have thought about the position we are advocating for.
Sredloh Etacifitrec PSEC: Congrats to the newest CESP Certificate holders.
Setisbew (Websites): A report on economic progress for people with disabilities, National Re-entry Resource Center, myths and facts about workers with disabilities, and much more!
March 2015 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
ABLE Act Update: The ABLE Act creates a new savings account for families with people with disabilities.
Mental Illness: Why don’t employers make workplace accommodations for Mental illness – which creates more lost workdays than arthritis and back pain?
Employment Rate: How to interpret common employment rate statistics.
February 2015 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
Interns: What is the difference between an internship and volunteering?
MEETING JOB PLACEMENT GOALS: What are the leading placement agencies doing?
Trend Analysis: Example data comparing an agency’s placement over years and to general workforce.
CESP Success: Congratulations to the new holders of the Certificate of Employment Services Professionals Certificate in Tennessee.
December 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
Work Ready or Ready to Work: A moot debate for those with a disability?
Being Part of the Community: Does ‘everybody work’ in the current community?
IYDWYHADYWGWYHAG: Try something different with job placement.
Web Resources: surprising jobs, individualized IEPs and the federal Diversity Initiative.
November 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
Celebrate Rehabilitation in TN: reflect on the success for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Hidden Job Markets: Searching out new opportunities for employers and clients.
Closed Sheltered Workshops: Results from Vermont – process and reactions.
Mentors: What makes a good mentor?
October 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
Road Blocks to Employment: Using 2006 Gallup Poll results to inform employers.
Debates: Understanding both sides of an issue in order to understand your opposition.
The Web: A dozen web sites for gathering information to inform your discussions with employers (and opposition).
September 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
SPOC(k): What is the Single Point of Contact and how do we adjust to this business approach to communication?
WIOA: Highlights of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA), a reauthorization of the Workforce Investment of 1998 (WIA) including the Rehabilitation Act through the year 2000.
CESP Exam: Looking to set a date – location determined by test takers.
August 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
July 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
June 2014 Double Issue TIE that Binds, #200!
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
May 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
April 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
March 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
February 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
What’s Hot, What’s Not: In 2009, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted declining and rising industries through 2018. Half way through the prediction cycle, where are we?
Staffing Services: As job developers we need to establish connections with staffing services.
99% Pure: Making 1 per cent changes in everything you do – the “aggregation of marginal gains”.
Important Websites: curriculum on job readiness; labor market information; ideas on job developing; and networking
January 2014 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
Focus this issue is on Communication:
CESP Exam: TNAPSE will administer the Certified Employment Support Professional exam Nashville on February 12.
Situational Assessments: What is the difference between situational assessments and supplemental evaluations?
Supported or Supportive: Are we doing Supportive Employment or Supported Employment?
Factors of Success: What is successful for individuals with IDD.
December 2013 TIE that Binds
a Publication for Tennessee community rehabilitation service providers.
In this issue:
There Are Jobs: A list of businesses that hired people in East TN.
CESP Exam: TNAPSE is planning to administer the Certified Employment Support Professional exam Nashville in February.
Great Bosses: Characteristics that can make you a great “people person.”