Summer Work Program

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Summer Work Program

The Summer Work Program, offered across 31 sites, is dedicated to giving students with disabilities an inclusive, paid summer work experience to increase their skills.

Benefits for Students:

  • Career Exploration
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Paid Experience
  • Parent Involvement
  • Social Skills
  • Student Support
  • Goal Setting 
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Young adult with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt and a black medical mask, giving a thumbs-up to the camera.

Summer Work Program Participant

Types of Jobs:

  •  Retail
  • Animal Services
  • Customer Service
  • Food Services
  • Virtual
  • Recreation

 

 

 

"I like being able to figure things out by
myself but also have the option of being
able to ask others around me for help."

Contact

If you have questions or want more information, contact Kelsey Montano at kmontano1@arizona.edu.

 

 

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AZ Work partners logo

Funding was made possible in part by the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Vocational Rehabilitation Services and partnering schools and businesses. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of these organizations and entities.