Ticket to Work: Information Session
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- Categories:
- ticket to work | information session | communitypartners | engagement
- Speaker:
- Deb Temple, WIP-C, VET-C, Youth-C | Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C | Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C
- Course Levels:
- Beginner
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
This session will include an overview of the Ticket to Work program and how it can work for you.
Speaker
Deb Temple, WIP-C, VET-C, Youth-C Related Seminars and Products
Ticket to Work Coordinator
Maryland Employment Network
Joining us with a strong background in workforce development, disability services, transitioning youth, and program development, Deb fulfills a new role at MD-EN. For more than 20 years she has worked to remove barriers to success for individuals with differing-abilities, those experiencing homelessness, at-risk youth, and low-income families while consistently strengthening communities through partnerships and education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Fine Arts and is certified as a Work Incentives Practitioner. Deb understands that people are unique and success looks different for each person – she is committed to helping others define their own success and supporting them to reach their own vision of self-sufficiency.
Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
Director of Operations
MD Employment Network/ MD Benefits Counseling Network
Keirstyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy. She is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, as well as a Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor and a Veteran Work Incentive Practicioner. She has over a decade of providing and supervising behavioral health and evidence-based supported employment services. Keirstyn oversees the daily operations, communications, services, and marketing of the Maryland Employment Network. Keirstyn’s creativity, attention to detail and collaborative spirit help her to lead a high-quality program that is both innovative and growing.
Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
Assistant Director of Operations
MD Employment Network/ MD Benefits Counseling Network
Erin has built more than 10 years of social service experience with diverse populations across the country in both rural and urban areas; serving those with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness. Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Religion and Cultures. She became SOAR certified in 2016 and gained provisional Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor certification in the spring of 2019. In her role with MD-EN, Erin utilizes her skills and extensive experience to provide benefits planning and education to individuals seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.