{"id":1022,"date":"2026-10-29T11:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/?page_id=1022"},"modified":"2026-11-06T16:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T21:19:16","slug":"kentucky-customized-employment-certification-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/kentucky-customized-employment-certification-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky Customized Employment Certification Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute\u2019s Supported Employment Training Project (UK HDI SETP) is proud to offer its very own Customized&nbsp;Employment (CE) Training.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes Customized Employment different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if employment didn\u2019t have to be a match to what jobs already exist? What if we could create the right job around the strengths, interests, and needs of the person and the needs of the employer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This newly developed class builds upon the foundations of Traditional Supported Employment and offers further training for professionals already working in the field.&nbsp;The course curriculum covers advanced aspects of all supported employment processes with an emphasis on developing a unique, customized position based on the strengths of the job seeker and meeting the needs of the employer. This advanced training has been designed to help create employment for those individuals with the most significant impact of disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our curriculum has been developed in partnership with national subject matter experts and aligns with national fidelity standards. This course will lead to a certification in Customized Employment that allows you to receive Customized Supported Employment referrals from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the course material, you will apply what you learn with a job seeker. You will need to work with your agency to identify a learning partner, a person seeking employment, and will follow the stages of Customized Employment with this person.&nbsp;If the job seeker is an OVR consumer, you will receive a Customized Supported Employment authorization to do this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no cost for Kentucky providers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Session and Q&amp;A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will provide an overview of expectations and benefits and have time for Q&amp;A. This is a great opportunity if you are thinking about applying but want to learn more.&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhumandevelopmentinstitute.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-vtklktk-itzutlriu-h%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckwolf%40uky.edu%7C1b5fc5141fee43f0c48308df39e35d3e%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C639293320902637201%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=g1zxUOIsFOVpp8x41D8ZmWATouC7IcVrrKUhYBNxukE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for our Customized Employment Training Information Session: November 19th, 10:00 Eastern<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19 weeks of learning and professional growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-hour synchronous virtual class each week with additional asynchronous content online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual weekly mentoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A customized employment referral to apply the course concepts in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical strategies you can apply immediately with your learning partner (job seeker).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance from experienced professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pathway to becoming certified to provide Customized Supported Employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Completing the Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completing the course will provide you with the skills to perform your work at a higher level and allow you to receive CE authorizations from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) at the higher CE rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customized Employment certification is awarded to those who complete the full course, including assignments and documentation review through the Job Development phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Class begins February 2<\/strong>, <strong>2027<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hdi.uky.edu\/setp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/Kentucky-Customized-Supported-Employment-Course-Syllabus.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the full course schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Facilitators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:Zac.Sappenfield@uky.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zac Sappenfield<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:Amanda.Hutchison@uky.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amanda Hutchison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:kwolf@uky.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Wolf Whaley<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply today to join the next cohort and become the professional who helps turn possibilities into employment opportunities! <strong>Spots are limited.<\/strong> <strong>Applications will be accepted through November 30<\/strong>, <strong>2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7ad6f0a\" data-block-id=\"7ad6f0a\"><style>.stk-7ad6f0a {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-089f5d4\" data-block-id=\"089f5d4\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-3ffcb60\" data-block-id=\"3ffcb60\"><style>.stk-3ffcb60 .stk-button{background:#0033a0 !important;border-top-left-radius:15px !important;border-top-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:15px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:15px !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C1MwK7ZpV0S4GEgctT1Crhy3tP9rbNxOmyjjr0Q39QFUMjVJSkFMNVdMSk1STFdPNUo4R0taTU5OMS4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Apply Here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about this course, contact Katie Wolf Whaley at <a href=\"mailto:kwolf@uky.edu\">kwolf@uky.edu<\/a> or 859-218-5960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute\u2019s Supported Employment Training Project (UK HDI SETP) is proud to offer its very own Customized&nbsp;Employment (CE) Training. 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