| LEAP: Programs & Services: Youth Services
Youth development and employment-related services are provided to high school students with disabilities in partnership with Cleveland Municipal School District, the City of Cleveland, the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission and the Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Job Link is a youth development and employment program where youth discover their potential and plan for their future. The program instills the attitudes, behaviors, and skills needed to obtain and retain employment and become successful, contributing members of their community.
It's time to do some advocacy! The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) provides funding for youth employment programs like Job Link to provide skills training, mentoring and other services. Congress has cut funds by 30% since 2002 and work on the next budget has already begun. So ask your elected officials to increase funding for youth employment and education programs today! The Youth Policy Action Center will provide you more details and help you to compose and send a letter to your congressperson and senators.
If you compose a letter to your any representative, please contact Sam Carlson to let her know.
216-696-2716 x110 or scarlson@leapinfo.org
Sudents are participating in a number of volunteer and special event opportunities throughout the year. Some have been involved in non-violence training, others have volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and still others have advoacted in front of state legislators in Columbus. Click on the above link to learn more.
Job Link is featured in an article published in the Dec/Jan edition of Youth Today. Read article
Job Link has also been recognized as a PEPNet organization.
Job Link assists students in the transition from school to work and adult community life. Job Link serves over 90 students each year at six Cleveland high schools. 
The three-year curriculum includes:
- Assessment and evaluation
- Self-awareness
- Social interaction and interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Accessing Community Resources
- Problem solving / conflict resolution
- Setting goals/planning for the future
- Employment-related skills
Students may participate in a summer work-experience program coordinated by LEAP at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other community sites.
Job Link graduates secure employment with the assistance of Job Link's employment specialists.
High School/High Tech
High School/High Tech (HS/HT), a national initiative of the US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy, is a community-based enrichment program designed to expose high school students with disabilities to a variety of career opportunities, ready them for post-secondary education and encourage them to achieve long-term success. Read more...
"The Job Link Program has provided my son an excellent opportunity to grow in people skills, self confidence and work skills. It has been very valuable especially since he would probably not have had this opportunity without Job Link." - Parent
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