NCAPSE - The NC Association of People Supporting Employment First
National Strength with State and Local Impact!-

2013 Spring Conference Draws a Record Crowd of 117 Participants from all Stakeholder Groups!

NCAPSE is a state chapter of the national Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE.)* Founded in 1994, NCAPSE provides leadership, training, technical support and advocacy concerning the benefits of hiring employees with disabilities in North Carolina. NCAPSE administers the North Carolina Employment First Technical Assistance Center (NCEF-TAC) for the NC Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse (MH/DD/SAS) in a collaborative  mission to increase employment for people with disabilities across the state.

 
*APSE is the largest membership organization dedicated to the growth and expansion of supported and customized employment for persons with significant disabilities. APSE is an organization for Supported Employees, Employers, Family Members, Providers and Advocates.  For more information about APSE visit. www.APSE.org.

24 Candidates Take CESP Exam at  the NCAPSE
Spring Conference With a 92 % PASS Rate!!


On April 3, 2013 NCAPSE hosted the first session of the national  Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam.Thorough the North Carolina|Employment First|Technical Assistance Center(NC|EF|TAC), the Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/ Substance Abuse offered 50% sponsorship for the first 50 test takers from North Carolina. All 24 test takers who sat for the CESP exam during the spring conference will be getting rebates of $74.50 as soon as the NC|EF|TAC processes the exam information.

Of the 24 individuals who took the exam a total of 22 passed (92%). North Carolina had  one of the highest passing rates of the seven states who have hosted exam sessions nationally. To date  a total of 327 Employment Support Professionals have taken the exam and a total of 11 exam sessions were held in seven states.

The NC|EF|TAC is making plans to host a second exam session soon in one or more sites near Raleigh or Charlotte soon. There is still funding to offer sponsorships to the first 26 individuals who sit for the next exam session. To learn more about new exam sessions and the dates when these will be offered in NC check the NCAPSE web site in early May. Or visit the national APSE web site at www.apse.org in May.



Visit the certification page to learn more about the CESP credential or contact pat@apse.org for more information.     
 
 The Division of MH/DD/SAS Partners with NCAPSE to Launch:

The North Carolina  Employment First
Technical Assistance Center:

(NC|Employment First|TAC)

NCAPSE announced the launch of the NC|EF|TAC at our spring conference to a crowd of 117 conference participants.

North Carolina Association for People Supporting Employment First (NCAPSE), Mecklenburg's Promise, Inc. and the North Carolina Division of MH/DD/SAS  have established the State's first technical assistance center to provide training and consultation to increase employment among individuals with mental health (MH), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and substance abuse (SA) issues. The NC|EF|TAC was funded by the NC Division of MH/DD/SAS to help develop the state's infrastructure and capacity to provide integrated, evidence-based employment services. Patricia K. Keul and Cherene Allen-Caraco were named co-directors of the
NC Employment First Technical Assistance Center
(NC|Employment First|TAC).



Visit the our White Papers Section to read copies of the Power Point presentations submitted by speakers who gave permission for NCAPSE to post their presentations.
 
 
NCAPSE Fall Conference Dates!
It's Not too Early to Plan to Attend on

October 9*, 10 & 11, 2013
October 9- CESP Exam 1:00 to 5:00pm  ( to register see certification page)

October 10 & 11

Training Opportunities & Presentation Topics We Have Planned:


  • The NC|EF| TAC- Training and Technical Assistance: Where the Gaps Are and How to Support Building Statewide Capacity Employment
  • DOJ Settlement Updates
  • Recovery & Vocational Peer Supports Training Information
  • Individual Placement Services (IPS) for Individuals with Mental Illness & Substance Abuse
  • Business Led Internships
  • Customized Employment
  • Partnering with MCOs to build Better Services & Staff Competencies
 
                        Blowing Rock, NC

Mark Your Calendars NOW- Registration will Open In June, 2013


 
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