Our team had the honor of being published in the American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation!
The important work we are completing on the CTE Project informed this paper.
Our article abstract:
This position paper reviews the benefits and advocates for the application of an underutilized career pathway, postsecondary career and technical education (CTE), to increase employment participation among individuals with mental health conditions (MHC). This group of individuals experience a disproportionately high unemployment rate and a lower postsecondary educational attainment rate. Among those with MHCs who obtain jobs, many do not earn a living wage. One challenge is a lack of specific, standardized, technical skills required by many skilled jobs. CTE encompasses vocationally oriented certification or degree education and training based on industry standards. CTE provides individuals opportunities to complete their education more quickly, with less financial burden and stronger job prospects than some traditional academic undergraduate education. CTE information and support services should be made widely available to individuals with MHC and professionals providing mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and educational services to promote success and inclusion.
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