JPD Mission
Engage in advocacy, networking, training and mentorship to enhance the skills and knowledge of employment professionals whose efforts focus on the career development of persons with disabilities.
Professional Networking
Opportunities to connect with other vocational rehabilitation professionals in the field.
Development Trainings
JPD provides several professional development trainings throughout the year. Members received discounts and advance notice about these trainings.
Leadership Opportunities
Getting involved with MRA JPD is an excellent way to learn more about the Job Placement field, learn and develop best practices, and develop your own skills within your field. There are opportunities to serve at leadership levels within the organization!
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Trainings
Placement 101
an introductory training program for new job placement professionals
2026 Date TBD
What you will learn:
▪ Essential information to establish effective relationships between Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Community Rehabilitation Programs
▪ Best practices in preparing job seekers to conduct a job search
▪ Best practices for finding job leads and establishing strong relationships with businesses
▪ How to prepare job seekers for the first few days on the job
▪ Follow-up strategies to ensure a good job match
▪ How to deal with challenging situations with job seekers / employers
▪ Tips for workload management and self-care
Who should attend:
Job Development/Placement staff who provide job placement services to persons with disabilities.
JPD 2026 Board Meeting Dates via Zoom:
Feb 19 9-11
April 16 9-11
June 18 9-11
August 20 9-11
October 15 9-11
December 17 9-11
Please contact mnjpdsecretary@gmail.com for Zoom link.
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