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Increase competitive and integrated employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Partners for Employment

Partners for Employment is a statewide collaborative. Our partners include:

University of New Mexico's Center for Development and Disability (CDD)
Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Partners for Employment's mission is to build capacity by providing training, technical assistance and opportunities for networking and collaboration. We work with state agency personnel, supported employment service providers, educators, family members, self-advocates and employers to advance promising practices for inclusive employment throughout New Mexico.

Our Programs

College of Employment Services

CES is a blended course (online/in-person). Curriculum was developed by the Institute for Community Inclusion.

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH is a one-year school-to-work internship program for youth with disabilities who are between the ages of 18 and 22.

School-to-Work Transition

SWT supports local efforts to improve employment for youth with disabilities.

Trainings & Technical Assistance

Join a free training opportunities on a variety of employment topics.

Supported Employment Local Leaders (SELL)

Partners for Employment coordinates Supported Employment Local Leaders meetings in each region of the state to provide a forum for employment support professionals to network, learn and collaborate.

What is SELL? Supported Employment Local Leaders (SELL) meetings provide regional forums for employment support professionals to network, learn, and collaborate.
Who is SELL for? Professionals who work in the supported employment field

Check our event calendar for the next SELL meeting.

Partners for Employment

Our Programs

Supported Employment Local Leaders (SELL)

Reaching New Heights Virtual Conference