Maybe you will choose to get a job rather than continuing your education. Some young people with TBI are able to work in a regular job either full-time or part-time without special training or job assistance. Others will need special training and support from a job coach in order to be successful. Some will do better in jobs that have a lot of repetition. Still others will want to open their own business or work from home. There are many job options and support services available to help persons with TBI prepare for and succeed in a job.
One-Stop Career Centers
Each state has several career centers that offer services to people looking for work. This site provides a wealth of information on job training, education, salaries, resume and interview tips, and more. Go to: www.careeronestop.org
Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in working. The goal of the program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations. Visit the program website at: www.yourtickettowork.com