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At Independence High School, our goal is to help every student succeed after graduation. There are several options for students who go on to vocational or career training programs after high school instead of college.
Talk to your counselor or case manager to figure out what path is the best fit for you and your goals.
VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES
VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES
When the student and family meets with Vocational Rehab, the following is needed:
Social security card
State of Arizona Photo ID
Completed VR Referral Form
IEP
MET (3 year evaluation)
Release of information for parent/guardian to communicate with VR if student is over 18
The Vocational Rehabilitation program provides services to individuals with disabilities, with the goal to prepare for, enter into, or retain employment. Services provided by VR may include, but are not limited to, vocational evaluation, job training, job search, job placement, transportation, job site modification, self-employment and entrepreneurial activities.
To find the office closest to you, general information or help to complete the form:
Call 1-800-563-1221
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is a public school district which provides career training programs for both adult and high school students. Certifications and licensure open the doors to economic independence and a fulfilling, in-demand career.
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is a public school district which provides career training programs for both adult and high school students. Certifications and licensure open the doors to economic independence and a fulfilling, in-demand career.
Please see your Counselor or speak to your Case Manager for more information.
PROJECT SEARCH
PROJECT SEARCH
WHAT IS PROJECT SEARCH?
WHAT IS PROJECT SEARCH?
Project SEARCH is an international program model empowering young adults with significant disabilities to make a successful transition from school to adult life. Participants are taught relevant, marketable skills while immersed in the working world. The Project SEARCH Transition Program is a unique, business-led, one-year school-to-work program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. West-MEC is proud to partner with Project SEARCH and offer these services to our community.
PHOENIX JOB CORPS
PHOENIX JOB CORPS
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (supersedes WIA 1998). For more information about the Job Corps program at a national level, please visit our Website.
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (supersedes WIA 1998). For more information about the Job Corps program at a national level, please visit our Website.
At Phoenix Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
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