CSP: Employment Support

California Subminimum Wage to Competitive Employment Project

The ribbon cutting ceremony of the new DSS CSP program in collaboration with DOR

Gain Experience as You Prepare for Integrated Employment

CSP is a collaborative project between the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). The mission of CSP is to prepare participants for the expulsion of subminimum wages at the state and federal levels. CSP guides adults with disabilities in obtaining competitive, long-term employment to help them achieve independence.

The CSP Program is an innovative and accommodating program offering educational and employment services to increase employment and independent living skills. Services are individualized to meet students where they are at in attaining their employment goals. Through this project, students can work on educational, social, and vocational skills to improve employability and independence.

Who is Eligible?

To join the CSP Program at NOCE, students must:

Be age 18 or older
Have a verifiable disability
Have an employment goal
Possess the necessary documentation to work
Be a consumer of the Department of Rehabilitation*

*CSP staff can help you to establish DOR services

What the CSP Program Offers

Preparation	Job Development	Retention
Education: Classes that teach independent living skills, self-advocacy, and job skills 1:1 educational coaching for students taking inclusive classes Access to all NOCCCD programs and services	Employment: Individualized employment plans Skill building through employment preparation 1:1 job development Customized employment services Volunteer, paid, and unpaid work experiences	Retention Services: Minimum of 90 days of support, both on and off-site Orientation and onboarding support Understanding accommodations and disability disclosure 1:1 on-site job coaching support Advocacy for career advancement