Ticket-to-Work Overview
The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program is designed to expand the options for beneficiaries to access the services and resources necessary to obtain, regain, or maintain employment to reduce dependency of cash benefits. To ensure participants have choices of appropriate services, this program is operated through a network of national service providers called Employment Networks.
As an approved Employment Network provider, VEINC provides:
- Career and Professional Development Training - Career Development, Effective Search Strategies, Resume Building, and Interviewing Techniques.
- Career Placement Assistant Services - Career referrals, career advocacy, and career recommendations.
- Career Coaching - Post-career counseling services to ensure the work relationships with the Ticket-to-Work participant and employer are mutually beneficial.
- Be eighteen years or older
- Have a High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma)
- Be willing and eager to secure a career to transition off Social Security Benefits
- Have a resume
- Proof of Identification
VEINC conducts assessments on Tuesdays from 10 am - 2 pm of prospective program participants. Please download, print, and complete the Ticket-to-Work Needs Assessment Form and call our Ticket to Work extension on (301) 316-1955 x709 to schedule an appointment. Please bring a completed copy of the assessment form with your resume and proof of identification.