Register Now for the Next Web Course: Introduction to Social Security Disability Benefits, Work Incentives, and Employment Support Programs

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) National Training and Data Center recently announced a new web course that provides a basic introduction to the Social Security disability benefit programs (SSI and SSDI) and their associated work incentives. The free introductory course is designed to meet the training needs of those who want a better understanding of Social Security disability benefits and the basics related to how work affects these benefits.  

The target audience includes Employment Networks, state VR agencies, American Job Centers and other employment service providers, all of whom play an important role in supporting beneficiaries who wish to pursue employment.

This two-week course consists of six (6) one-hour lessons including video lectures with slides, supplemental readings, resource tools and interactive activities.

Find more information about the training course at: https://vcu-ntdc.org/resources/newsItem.cfm?id=20

The courses are filling quickly! The next available course will be held May 22 – June 2, 2017. Registration opens today, April 21 and closes on May 8. To register you must have a myNTC user account and can create one at: https://vcu-ntdc.org/myntc/index.cfm