Professional development is a continuum of learning and support opportunities, which includes the maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge skills and abilities, and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional duties throughout working life. Professional development is one tool to ensure the workforce remains knowledgeable about emerging trends and best practices in serving youth to increase the overall impact of the supports and services.
In an effort to strengthen service integrity and align professional development efforts and resources across the myriad of systems serving youth, the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth) is conducting a national scan and needs sensing processes across education, postsecondary/higher education, workforce, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and other critical partners and targeted populations.
Our desired impact is to establish clear action steps for states to spark systemic changes to improve transition and employment outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities.