VCU: Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University offers the ACRE Basic Employment Certificate upon completion of a comprehensive online course.
The VCU Supported Employment Online Course is designed to provide knowledge and skill development in competitive integrated employment to include supported and customized employment. 
The 40-hour training is presented in six modules. Each module is posted for two weeks for a total of twelve weeks.  Course content is delivered through an online course format with recorded audio and video lectures, required reading, practical activities, and online discussions covering the following topics:

• Module 1: Overview and Introduction to Employment First
• Module 2: Customer Profile and Career Planning
• Module 3: Marketing and Job Development
• Module 4: Customized Employment
• Module 5: Job Site Supports
• Module 6: Social Security and Other Special Topics

Course instructors mentor small groups of participants providing individualized feedback and instruction to support each participant's skill development and successful course completion.

​This online training is offered twice each year in the fall and winter/spring. ​

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​After completing this 40-hour training & assignments, participants will earn the ACRE Basic Employment Certificate & their names will appear on the VCU and ACRE Websites:

[http://www.worksupport.com/training/acre/index.cfm]

​[​http://interwork.sdsu.edu/acre/index.htm]

To find out more about this online training contact:
Katie Thompson [email protected] or call 804-372-8122

To learn more about the online certificate series and other online courses, visit
http://www.worksupport.com/training/courses.cfm

State: 
Virginia
http://www.worksupport.com/training/courses.cfm

Training Format: 
Online