Please consider Candida Salazar a

Fremont County Employment First

September 16, 2015I. INTRODUCTIONA. 10 Members present

B. Group updates were discussed

C. Calob Taylor, Susan Abernathy on phone II Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency ProgramA. Kathy Vincent, Director, contact number is (307) 855-2189 or 1-800-745-8418, ext. 2189.B. Changes

1. Increased structure, similar to classroom2. The number and types of testing has varied3. In Wyoming, three tests have been offered, High Step, TASK or GED4. Recently the tests have become difficult5 GED focus has been recently changed to reflect the common core classesC. Services1. Offers more of a classroom setting2. Classes are Monday thru Thursday 8:30 to 11:303. Open classes in the evenings

4. Tutoring availableD. New Changes1. Funding under WIOA partners with workforce serves and vocational rehabilitation2. More emphasis on careers, college prep and pre-employment activitiesIII EMPLOYMENT FIRST, State Taskforce

A. Calob Taylor, Gov Presenter1- Wyoming Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

2- Member Employment First State Taskforce, Members and meetings

3- State Employment First webpage is http://employmentfirst.wyo.govB State Overview

1- Work is the preferred outcome for people with disabilities

2- 2014 became state policy

3- State taskforce has variety of different agencies and individuals.

3 - Employment rate for people with disabilities is very low statewide and nationwide.4- Priorities include increasing employment rate, finding and using business expertise and guidance, starting transition and employment at an earlier age, and using available resources to advance employment opportunities.5- Want to divide state into 4 districts

6- Want to have an Employment 1st meeting in each district

7- Looking for means to document impact

IV WRAP UP

A. Will continue with the third Wednesday of the month at CWC

B. Time will be the same, 9:00 to 10:30

C. Possible topics

1- Need topic relevant to employers2- Cindy volunteered to present on Effective Ways to Communicate with Employees with Disabilities3- Susan will present on working with Employers (or something similar) in November

4- Mike and June Bailey could also be asked to present their experiences in employing job seekers with disabilities