YOUNG ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (YAWD) | CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)

Provides workforce workshops that include transition services, parent-student IEP advocacy, post-secondary exploration, work readiness skills, self-advocacy skills, volunteer opportunities, and job exploration for youth from 14 to 21 years of age.

Physical Address

1716 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Fax

(518) 459-7847

Fax

(518) 459-7847

Application process

Call to register

Fee

Call for fee information

Eligibility

Young adults with a self-reported disability, ages 14 to 24 years old

Languages

Language Line available

Agency info

CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)

Assists people with disabilities with obtaining self-advocacy skills, peer support, housing search assistance, independent living skills training, employment skills, re-entry assistance, and transition age youth to achieve an independent lifestyle.