Employment First is a statewide initiative designed to help working-age adults with developmental disabilities explore their career options and seek jobs that fit their skills and interests. It also promotes community integration by helping shift employment expectations.
The Employment First Local Leaders Collaboration, an inter-agency effort designed to help high school graduates with developmental disabilities overcome barriers to employment
The MCBDDS School-to-Work Employment Program works with students, parents, special educators, parent mentors, job developers, job coaches, work-study coordinators and employers to pave the pathway to post-secondary employment success for students with disabilities.