Organization Address: Witness Health
Contact Person: Andrew Daniels
Contact Person Phone Number: 304-429-9036

Name or Title of ACRE Training: ACRE Employment Services Certificate Program

Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) This 40-hour, self-paced online training program prepares Employment Specialists to deliver high-quality employment services to a diverse range of job seekers. With open enrollment and flexible scheduling, participants may begin the course at any time and complete modules at their own pace. The curriculum emphasizes developing strong partnerships with local employers, understanding the principles of customized employment, and applying best practices in job development, coaching, and long-term supports. In addition, the training addresses the core competencies covered by APSE’s Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam, helping learners build both confidence and professional credibility. Through engaging online modules, practical activities, and scenario-based learning, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals with barriers to employment in achieving meaningful, sustainable work, and upon completion will receive a nationally recognized, competency-based ACRE Certificate in Employment Services.

• Organization Address: 16000 Christensen Rd, Suite 308, Tukwila, WA 98188
• Contact Person: Emily Harris, [email protected]
• Contact Person Phone Number: (503) 750-9776                                     
• Name or Title of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy 100 Series

​Description of ACRE Training:
The Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100 Series ACRE is an online training series based on customized employment core competencies. It is designed to provide employment professionals the training, knowledge, and skills they need to deliver quality customized competitive integrated employment services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
This series is designed for people working in the field of vocational services for people with disabilities, including Employment Specialists, Job Coaches, Job Developers, Vocational Specialists, Transition Specialists, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, or anyone who works in the field and wants to add to their knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver quality employment services.

Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment

States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state)
All states. Any state or location, attendance is virtual.

Trainer Names:
David Murahashi, Anthony Contreras – Sanches, Robyn Slocom, Jenny Crook, Charly Walters, Katherine Titus, Jaimie Laitinen, Heather Evens
 
Training Format: Online- https://www.gowise.org/home/training/woa100/

• Organization Address: 16000 Christensen Rd, Suite 308, Tukwila, WA 98188
• Contact Person: Jenny Crook, [email protected]
• Contact Person Phone Number: (503) 729-9690                                     
• Name or Title of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy 200 Series

Description of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy (WOA) 200 Series is an advanced training program designed specifically for seasoned professionals in the employment support field. This unique, six-month practicum offers a robust blend of theory, hands-on experience, and mentorship to prepare you for the next level of your career. Coursework is a mix of live virtual class sessions, on-demand modules, and assignments to be completed outside of class. Participant commitment is about 12 hours per month.

​Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Professional Customized Employment

States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state): All states, attendance is virtual

Trainer Names:
Lisa Latchford, Fox and Associates. Jim Corey, Wise. Emily Harris, Wise. Debra Mclean, consultant. Aimee Nelson, Trillium Employment Services. Wendy Taliaferro, Trillium Employment Services

​Training Format: Online - https://www.gowise.org/home/training/woa200/

Organization Address: 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence RI, 02852
Contact Person: Vicki Ferrara
Contact Person Phone Number: (org.) 401-456-8072 - direct: 401-456-8092

Name or Title of ACRE Training:
Supporting Meaningful Employment: A person-centered approach to career planning, job development and job retention
Organizational Website to gain access to ACRE training:
Sherlock Center: www.sherlockcenter.org
SME page: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/events-education-training/supporting-meaningful-employment-sme-series

Organization Address: 1007 Mumma Road, Suite 100 Lemoyne, PA 17043

• Contact Person: Anthony Chan
• Phone Number: 717-234-2621
• Title of ACRE Training: Making Employment Work

• Organization: Cornell University
• Organization State: New York State​
• Contact Person:  Gina Oswald                                                        
• Contact Person Email Address: [email protected]

Name or Title of ACRE Training: BASIC ACRE Employment Services Training
Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) five asynchronous trainings, each available 24/7 over a 3-week period, provided through modules that include videos, tools and readings with required quizzes and skills-based activities.
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• Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: Basic
• Trainer Names: Tiffany Miller, Gina Oswald, and Jeffrey Tamburo

ACRE Organization Name: Centre for Disability Employment Research and Practice / CDERP College
ACRE Organization State: Australia-Wide
Organization Address: Suite 403, 198 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Vic Australia 3008

Contact Person: Dr Peter Smith
Contact Person Phone Number: 61 427813840
Name or Title of ACRE Training: Customized Employment (ACRE Accredited).

Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face
Organizational Website to gain access to ACRE training: https://college.cderp.com.au

Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.)
The “Customized Employment Program” offered by the Centre for Disability Employment Research and Practice (CDERP) provides an in-depth exploration of customized employment practices, from Discovery to Post Placement Support and Service Provider Change processes. 

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful, person-centered employment. The program covers a wide range of topics, from the historical evolution of employment practices to the practical implementation of customized employment strategies.

Course Objectives

• Explore Foundations of Customized Employment: Understand normalization, person-centered practice, and systems change.
• Master Discovery and Social Capital Development: Learn to identify individual talents and social networks that support employment.
• Develop Skills in Job Development and Employer Engagement: Implement strategies to engage employers and develop employment roles.
• Empower Through Self-Advocacy and Self-Employment: Support participants in self-advocacy, entrepreneurial endeavors, and informed decision-making.
• Ensure Long-Term Success with Post-Placement Support: Develop post-placement plans that promote skill retention, natural support, and sustainable employment.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will complete the course with the ability to:

1. Apply customized employment and discovery principles to assess and match individual capabilities with job roles.
2. Conduct discovery interviews and build social capital for clients.
3. Engage employers effectively through job development and informational interviews.
4. Support clients in self-employment pathways and entrepreneurial skills.
5. Create tailored post-placement support plans to help clients succeed in the workplace.
6. Champion systems change by promoting customized employment models within organizations.

​Course Lessons

1. Understanding Customized Employment and Discovery (UCED)
2. Discovery and Social Capital (DSC)
3. Self-Advocacy (SA)
4. Discovery Stage One (DSO)
5. Informational Interviews – Unlocking Skills and Employment (IIUSE)
6. Work Experience (WE)
7. Job Development & Barriers to Employment (JDBE)
8. Employers (E)
9. Self-Employment (SE)
10. Self-Determination and Career Planning (SDCP)
11. Post-Placement Planning and Support (PPPS)
12. Systems Change – Embedding New Practice Models (SCENPM)

Course Format

• Delivery Mode: Online modules with assessments, quizzes, practical and online mentoring. Face-to-face and Hybrid are available subject to arrangement.
• Duration: 40 Hours of flexible, self-paced with required and optional mentoring sessions
• Methods: Videos, interactive quizzes, practical exercises, and case studies
• Materials Provided: Digital workbooks, handouts, and templates
• Certification: ACRE Certificate of Achievement upon successfully passing quizzes and practical assessments

Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic Level
States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state)
Australia Wide
Trainer Names: Dr Peter Smith, Ms. Lauren Pavlidis, Dr June Alexander
Training Format: Online/Face-to-face

Organization Address: 16000 Christensen Rd, Suite 308, Tukwila, WA 98188
Contact Person: Emily Harris, [email protected]
Contact Person Phone Number: (503) 750-9776                                     
Name or Title of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy 100 Series

​Description of ACRE Training:
The Wise Online Academy (WOA) 100 Series ACRE is an online training series based on customized employment core competencies. It is designed to provide employment professionals the training, knowledge, and skills they need to deliver quality customized competitive integrated employment services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
This series is designed for people working in the field of vocational services for people with disabilities, including Employment Specialists, Job Coaches, Job Developers, Vocational Specialists, Transition Specialists, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, or anyone who works in the field and wants to add to their knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver quality employment services.

Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment

States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state)
All states. Any state or location, attendance is virtual.

Trainer Names: David Murahashi, Anthony Contreras – Sanches, Robyn Slocom, Jenny Crook, Charly Walters, Katherine Titus, Jaimie Laitinen, Heather Evens
 
Training Format: Online- https://www.gowise.org/home/training/woa100/

Organization Address: 16000 Christensen Rd, Suite 308, Tukwila, WA 98188
Contact Person: Jenny Crook, [email protected]
Contact Person Phone Number: (503) 729-9690                                     
Name or Title of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy 200 Series

Description of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy (WOA) 200 Series is an advanced training program designed specifically for seasoned professionals in the employment support field. This unique, six-month practicum offers a robust blend of theory, hands-on experience, and mentorship to prepare you for the next level of your career. Coursework is a mix of live virtual class sessions, on-demand modules, and assignments to be completed outside of class. Participant commitment is about 12 hours per month.

​Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Professional Customized Employment

States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state): All states, attendance is virtual

Trainer Names: Lisa Latchford, Fox and Associates. Jim Corey, Wise. Emily Harris, Wise. Debra Mclean, consultant. Aimee Nelson, Trillium Employment Services. Wendy Taliaferro, Trillium Employment Services

​Training Format: Online -https://www.gowise.org/home/training/woa200/

Organization Address:  4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Suite 412, Atlanta, GA 30338
Contact Person:  Kendra Yates
Contact Person Phone Number:  470-223-3936                                                
Contact Person Email Address:  [email protected]

Name or Title of ACRE Training:  ACRE Basic Customized Employment Services Training

Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.)
This 10-webinar virtual course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and strategies needed to deliver community employment services with an emphasis in customized employment.  The course usually occurs over a 5-week period.  Each week the course will cover a new module (e.g., Introduction to Customized Employment, etc.).  For each module, there will be two webinars, readings, and assignments.  It will take you approximately 8 hours to complete the weekly webinars, readings and assignments (a total of 40 hours over 5 weeks).  All the information and materials for this course are posted on GHA’s Moodle site.

Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level:  Basic

States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state)
All states

Trainer Names: Julie Taylor (McComas), Jessica Kreho, Marsie Hartman, Nancy Brooks-Lane, Doug Crandell, Beth Keeton, Corey Smith, Russell Sickles, Ciara Ladroma, Janet Steveley, Molly Sullivan, Tricia Jones-Parkin.

Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Webinars

Organization Address: 4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Suite 412, Atlanta, GA 30338
Contact Person: Kendra Yates
Contact Person Phone Number:  470-223-3936                                                
Contact Person Email Address: [email protected]

Name or Title of ACRE Training:  ACRE Basic Customized Employment Services Training

Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.)
This 10-week course is comprised of five modules (one module for each two-week period) that are available on GHA’s learning management system, Moodle. The course is comprehensive, interactive, and requires a time commitment of approximately 4-5 hours per week. Each week you will need to complete several activities, such as eLearning lessons, readings, a quiz, an assignment, and a live debriefing webinar.

Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic

States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state)
All states

​Trainer Names: Julie Taylor (McComas), Jessica Kreho, Marsie Hartman, Nancy Brooks-Lane, Doug Crandell, Beth Keeton, Corey Smith, Russell Sickles, Ciara Ladroma, Janet Steveley, Molly Sullivan, Tricia Jones-Parkin.

State: All States

Training Format: Online - https://www.griffinhammis.com/acre-ce-training/