Join the SETP Professional Learning Community (PLC)!
Are you a Manager or Employment Specialist looking to grow in your role? This opportunity could be a game-changer for you!
The Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) is excited to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and receive valuable mentorship in your field. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or looking to grow in your role, this community is the perfect place to elevate your career!
Benefits of joining:
- Be Paired with a Mentor: Get personalized support and guidance for an entire year.
- Quarterly 1-Hour Zoom Meetings July 2026 – June 2027: Join fellow professionals to discuss challenges, share best practices, and explore new ideas.
- Collaborate with Industry Experts: Gain fresh perspectives and strategies to make a bigger impact in your work.
- Build Your Network: Connect with other managers and employment specialists in your cohort from across the state.
- Benefit from a Set List of Topics to frame your growth and set goals – Scroll to the bottom to get a sneak peek!
This could be the perfect fit for you if:
- You’re looking to strengthen your professional skills.
- You want to overcome challenges you’re facing in your role.
- You’re eager to connect with like-minded professionals for growth and support.
- You want guidance from a mentor who has been where you are.
- You’ve been in the field for at least one year and are ready to dig deeper into setting goals and growing in the way you do your work. This is more than diving into technical aspects of the job; this is a way to grow strategically, too.
This program is designed to help you grow, expand your skills, and feel supported every step of the way. Plus, it’s a chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of supported employment!
We can’t wait to see you thrive with SETP!
Apply now!
Don’t miss out! Spots are limited – apply today and take the first step toward an exciting year of growth, learning, and connection! Once applications are processed, we will send the quarterly Zoom invitations. Each quarterly Zoom meeting will last 1 hour.
Applications will be accepted through June 8th, 2026.
Sneak peek of topics:
The Manager cohort can look forward to the following topics:
- Kickoff: July 14th, 2026, at 11 am ET (introductions, mentor announcements, and more!)
- Session 1: Establishing Goals & Building Effective Teams – September 29th, 2026, at 11 am ET
- Session 2: Enhancing Client-Centered Services & Performance Management – December 15th, 2026, at 11 am ET
- Session 3: Professional Development & Leadership Growth – March 30th, 2027, at 11 am ET
- Session 4: Evaluating Impact & Strategic Planning – June 29th, 2027, at 11 am ET
Employment Specialists will enjoy the following in their cohort:
- Kickoff: July 16th, 2026, at 11 am ET (introductions, mentor announcements, and more!)
- Session 1: Understanding the Big Picture of the Work – September 24th, 2026, at 11 am ET
- Session 2: Organizing Your Day/Week & Job Responsibilities – December 17th, 2026, at 11 am ET
- Session 3: Best Practices & Direct Work with Consumers – March 25th, 2027, at 11 am ET
- Session 4: Individual Growth & Development -June 24th, 2027, at 11 am ET
More questions?
Email Katie Wolf Whaley at kwolf@uky.edu
What did last year’s PLC participants say about the program?
Being a part of the PLC is a freeing experience. I can discuss issues openly.”
The PLC helped me role play conversations that led to a pay raise.”