Resources

Career OneStop Center

Career Onestop Center provides you tools to get you started in exploring employment preparation, such as career information, resume development, training, and job opportunities.
INCOME REPORTING - SSI & SSDI BENEFICIARIES
When you start working, you must report your wage earnings to SSA on a monthly basis. This Wage Reporting Fact Sheet explains why this is necessary, when you should report and how to report. In addition, there is now available tools to report your earnings electronically. 
SSA RED BOOK
The Social Security Red Book is a great reference resource about the available work incentives for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Secutity Income (SSI) programs.

Career ASSESSMENT 

The Career assessment test will identify your employment skills and will identify what type of jobs you may qualify for.This free career test uncovers the summary of your work personality, listing of careers & jobs that fit you best.
TICKET TO WORK INFORMATION
SSA has provided enormous amount of information including webinars regarding the Ticket to Work program. Check them out!
SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLICATIONS
SSA has great publications for your review. Interesting topics such as self employment, work incentives, SSI and SSDI & employment, and much more. Visit the website to find out what's available for those who are participating in the Ticket to Work program.

​Resume Worksheet

If you don't have a resume or need to refresh/update your resume, please use this worksheet as a starting point. 
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MONTHLY WAGES REPORTING FORM
As a new participant of the Ticket to Work program, you must provide your monthly gross wages information to your local SSA office and to your assigned EN. Use this form for reporting. This is mandatory.
RESUME WRITING TIPS FOR DISABLED AMERICANS
Here are some tips to help you to mask your absence from the workforce during the time you were disabled.