In this episode, we focus on the Careers Collaborative. This is a joint project between Michigan State University and the Michigan Rehabilitation Services. A short description of the collaborative from the website is below:

"Careers Collaborative was launched in 2014 through private gifts from Michael and Kathy Bosco matching state and federal funds in partnership with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS). The Collaborative is strengthening leadership with a focus on career transition for students with disabilities. Students gain a full-time on-campus vocational rehabilitation counselor and specialized guidance with new synergies among several campus departments intent on career outcomes. This partnership enhances career readiness by connecting academics with practical experience, deliberative vocational rehabilitation approaches and employer partnership for internships and careers."Source: MSU

For more information, please see the following website:https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/careerscollaborative

The individuals who participated in the podcast are:

Shelly Neal: Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Labor and Employment OfficeTanya Adams: Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Labor and Employment Office Connie Sung: Professor in Counseling, Education Psychology and Special Education, Michigan State UniversityMichael Hudson, Center Director, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, Michigan State University

This podcast is the first of a series of podcasts our team is doing on Academia/State partnerships focused on disability employment.

The Abilities, Opportunities and Future of Work Podcast is co-produced by the Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Eli Broad College of Business with the objective of providing an opportunity to showcase best-in-class practices on burning issues related to how workforce with disabilities can be integrated highlighting firms, community organizations, not-for-profits and other state organizations that are doing outstanding work in integrating individuals with disabilities into the workforce and allow them to share their “stories.” The Podcast aims to fill the gap on democratizing best-in-class practices with the broader disability community that can help facilitate employment of individuals with disabilities, This is the first episode of a two-part episode. Please share your thoughts and comments at [email protected]. This is a voluntary effort.