Services

WTC Career Assessment Services

Many individuals do not know about the careers or jobs that best suit their interests and abilities. WTC Career Assessment Services staff help people with disabilities make these decisions. They do this with a series of interviews, tests and work samples that see if an individual has the interest and ability to meet the requirements of a wide variety of jobs.

Career assessments can take from one day to two weeks, depending on need.

Career Assessment Services are suited for many people including youth in transition from school to work, people with life-long disabilities or those who have become disabled from injury or illness.

At the completion of the program, WTC sends a complete report to the referring DORS counselor. The report discusses findings and options so that both counselor and student can review the results and make decisions about a job search or further training or education. 

Career assesment services meet many needs:

Itemized Assessment
A one- to two-day assessment to obtain specific information e.g., GED Practice test, WTC Mechanical Screening test, an interest inventory, typing speed, etc.

Focused Assessment
A two- to four-day assessment to determine aptitude and potential to succeed in a particular job/career. This service is designed for consumers with defined vocational interests. The evaluation may include an on-the-job assessment at WTC.

Exploratory Assessment
A two-day assessment that looks at general aptitudes, academics, and interests. This service is available at WTC and can be arranged at some other community sites upon request.

Comprehensive Assessment
A one-to two-week comprehensive process that systematically uses work, either real or simulated, as the focal point for assessment and vocational exploration.

Job Analysis
A job analysis is an on-site study of a specific position that determines an individual's compatibility with the job, taking into account disability factors, aptitudes, temperaments and reasonable accommodations.

Consultation
A review of the history and records of a consumer where there are questions about what further assessments, or related career planning steps may be needed. This may also include interpreting previously obtained assessments. A written report will be provided upon completion.

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