Self-Employment Courses
Core Self-Employment Concepts
This six-module series empowers Vocational Rehabilitation counselors with the knowledge and tools to effectively support VR customers in each step of the self-employment process. The series begins with a module on strategies for exploring the possibility of self-employment. The remaining five modules cover the five steps of self-employment: Business Concept Development, Business Feasibility, Business Planning, Business Launch, and Maintain the Business. Designed specifically for VR professionals, this series will build your confidence in working with individuals pursuing self-employment and provide practical information, tools, and examples.
Counselors are encouraged to complete all six modules in the series but have the option to complete the ones they need the most.
Time: 1 hour per module (average)
CRCs: Up to 6 CRCs (1 per module)
Self-Employment through the VR Lens
This seven-module series guides Vocational Rehabilitation counselors through the steps to support self-employment, from intake/eligibility through case closure. Modules 1 and 2 introduce self-employment, highlight its potential benefits and opportunities, and explain the steps to become self-employed. Modules 3-7 follow the VR service delivery model, addressing self-employment considerations at every stage (e.g., intake and eligibility, IPE development, etc.). Designed specifically for VR professionals, the series explores the VRC's roles and responsibilities when supporting self-employment candidates and provides practical information, tools, and examples.
Counselors are encouraged to complete all seven modules in the series but have the option to complete the ones they need the most.
Time: 1 hour per module (average)
CRCs: 1 CRC per module
Orientation to Self-Employment and Telecommuting for Rehabilitation Counseling Students
This four-module curriculum developed for rehabilitation counseling programs offers students an overview of self-employment and telecommuting options, the benefits of using these approaches, and steps rehabilitation counselors can take to support people with disabilities to pursue these employment outcomes. Rehabilitation educators can add this four-hour curriculum to a rehabilitation counseling class as a structured learning component.
Anyone interested in building a basic understanding of self-employment and telecommuting options for people with disabilities will benefit from completing this course as well.
Time: 4 hours for the course
CRCs: 4 CRCs for the course