Welcome to WorkAbility
Welcome to WorkAbility
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WorkAbility provides services and experiences leading to gainful employment to high school students with individualized education plans. Our program facilitates a successful transition to post-secondary opportunities through various instruction, counseling, guidance, and career awareness and exploration.
We provide pre-employment skills training, employment placement, and follow-up for high school students ages 16-22 in special education, who are making the transition from school to work, independent living and post-secondary education or training.
WorkAbility Vision
WorkAbility Vision
To promote career awareness and exploration by providing successful transition to employment, life-long learning and quality of life.
To promote career awareness and exploration by providing successful transition to employment, life-long learning and quality of life.
WorkAbility 1 is a joint effort among high schools, community agencies and local business to support students who receive special education services make a successful transition from school to the world of work.
WorkAbility 1 Services & Resources
WorkAbility 1 Services & Resources
Welcome to
Welcome to
High School
High School
Hello, I am very pleased you are visiting our website. This is an exciting time in your student's life. Please take the opportunity to visit all the unique service areas available.
If you are interested in contacting the WA team or are interested in receiving support services, please complete the following WA Service Registration Questionnaire by clicking on the button provided below. Thank you, I look forward to meeting you soon!
A Resource Guide for Parents and Students after graduation.
DHS & EHS WorkAbility
DHS & EHS WorkAbility
Student Support Services begin in September.
Student Support Services begin in September.
Empowering Families of children & young adults with disabilities throughout the state of California.
Empowering Families of children & young adults with disabilities throughout the state of California.
The aim is to assist parents to better understand their child’s educational and developmental needs the expansion of FECs was initiated to ensure that every region of the state offered access to a parent center, providing training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, ages 3 to 22. These parent-led nonprofit organizations offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information, and referral services.
The aim is to assist parents to better understand their child’s educational and developmental needs the expansion of FECs was initiated to ensure that every region of the state offered access to a parent center, providing training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, ages 3 to 22. These parent-led nonprofit organizations offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information, and referral services.
Key highlights of the new website:
General Information: Overview, history of the FEC grant expansion, and funding information
Spotlight on the FECs: Learn about the incredible work being done by each FEC across California
Easy Access to Find an FEC: Discover how to connect with the FEC serving a specific region with an easy-to-use look up tool
Family Support: General parent support and a getting started with highlighted references
Questions/Comments: Opportunity to share comments and questions related to FECs
Job Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Local Businesses are Hiring!
Under WorkAbility Resources, you will discover a multitude of local business looking for help.
Job Searching Sites are:
are a benefical on-line platform for discovering available jobs,
posting your resume, and
being matched with employers needing workers with your skills.
2025 No TAX on TIP Bill
2025 No TAX on TIP Bill
"One Big Beautiful Bill"
"One Big Beautiful Bill"
This wonderful No Tax on Tip Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025 and offers:
starting with the 2025 tax year, there will be no federal tax on reported cash tip income for eligible cash earners through 2028.
the cash tip income is up to $25,000 of deducrable cash reported income for individuals earning less than $150,000 per taxable year.
this "no federal tax bill" also offers up to $12,500. deductable credit on overtime pay from 2025 through 2028
2026 Minimum Wage Laws
2026 Minimum Wage Laws
California State Wide New Minimum Wage Will Be:
California State Wide New Minimum Wage Will Be:
$16.90 hourly
$16.90 hourly
Beginning January 1, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026
$17.40 hourly
$17.40 hourly
Beginning January 1, 2027
Beginning January 1, 2027
New California Law Minimum Wage Increase to to $20.00 per hour for fast food workers.
New California Law Minimum Wage Increase to to $20.00 per hour for fast food workers.
Wage increase begins in April 2024 for any worker employed at any fast-food chain with 60 national locations or more.
Fast food restaurant industry: Fast Food Council: health, safety, employment, and minimum wage.
Career Assessment & Interest Quizs
Career Assessment & Interest Quizs
Connecting Together
Connecting Together
New Business Partnerships
New Business Partnerships
New Business Partnership Offer Great Learning Opportunities
New Business Partnership Offer Great Learning Opportunities
We are very pleased to welcome our newest business partnership with Dublin IHop and Grocery Outlet.
IHop has welcome 3 WorkAbility students to work and learn the food service business. The Grocery Outlet is training 2 WorkAbility students to assist cashiers & customers as bagging clerks.
Our WorkAbility students have benefited greatly with these worksite partnerships, Thank You!
WorkAbility working with community business partners.
WorkAbility working with community business partners.
We are delighted to have established the following
We are delighted to have established the following
businesses training sites for 2024-2025 school year!
businesses training sites for 2024-2025 school year!
Community Support Worksites
Community Support Worksites
Tri-Valley Career Center
Grocery Outlet Bargen Markets
Support Services
Support Services
WorkAbility Programs and Partnership Learning Links
WorkAbility Programs and Partnership Learning Links
Session #1: Staying Involved in Your Youth’s Transition to Adulthood While Letting Go to Let them Grow
Up coming events will be posted here.
Session #2: Access and Opportunity: Postsecondary Life and College Success for Students with Disabilities
Session #3: The Importance of Siblings in Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
Session #3: The Importance of Siblings in Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
New events will be posted here.
The WorkAbility I (WAI) Family Transition Network (FTN) is providing a virtual learning series for families of transition age youth.
The WorkAbility I (WAI) Family Transition Network (FTN) is providing a virtual learning series for families of transition age youth.
The WorkAbility I (WAI) Family Transition Network (FTN) is providing a virtual learning series for families of transition age youth.
The WorkAbility I (WAI) Family Transition Network (FTN) is providing a virtual learning series for families of transition age youth.
Tap on the Session of Interest below to be linked to the Registration Page:
Tap on the Session of Interest below to be linked to the Registration Page:
#1: Staying Involved in Your Youth’s Transition to Adulthood While Letting Go to Let them Grow on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5-6 p.m.
#1: Staying Involved in Your Youth’s Transition to Adulthood While Letting Go to Let them Grow on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5-6 p.m.
#2: Access and Opportunity: Postsecondary Life and College Success for Students with Disabilities Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 5-6 p.m.; &
#2: Access and Opportunity: Postsecondary Life and College Success for Students with Disabilities Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 5-6 p.m.; &
#3: The Importance of Siblings in Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 5-6 p.m.
#3: The Importance of Siblings in Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 5-6 p.m.
College And Career Tech Connections
College And Career Tech Connections
TeenLife Gap Year Program
TeenLife Gap Year Program
Community College Registration Days
Community College Registration Days
During Freshman Days, students will:
Register early for fall 2025 classes
Meet one-on-one with academic counselors
Connect with fellow incoming freshmen
Learn about programs aligned with their academic and career interests
Freshman Days at Local Community Colleges
Freshman Days at Local Community Colleges
Welcome High School Seniors to Freshman Days!
Our Local community colleges will invite graduating high school seniors to take their first steps toward their college journey by attending Freshman Days. These are special, usually two-day events designed to help new students register early for fall classes, connect with counselors, and explore campus resources.
Connect with DSP Programs & Sign up for services.
Meet with the athletic deptment and special programs staff.
Connect with campus clubs, organizations and others.
Discover the many posibilities the community college has to offer.
Senior Connection &
Senior Connection &
Information After High School
Information After High School
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