Vocational Readiness & Self-Employment Program
An individualized vocational program designed to support Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) outcomes, including self-employment, for eligible young adults.
Who this is for?
This program is a good fit for applicants who:
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Ages 18–21
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Individuals connected to Virginia DARS (VR) or pursuing vocational goals
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Participants with employment or self-employment listed in their IPE
Schedule & Funding
Schedule
Thursdays
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Individualized hours within the group setting
Funding
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DARS-funded services, when authorized
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Funding is individualized, subject to case manager approval
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Non-covered time may be private pay
DARS-Focused Service Components (Billable)
Vocational Readiness Training
Following work routines
Time management and punctuality
Task initiation and completion
Executive functioning for work
Workplace communication
Self-Employment Skill Development
Business task identification
Product/service development
Pricing and basic money handling
Customer interaction
Inventory and fulfillment
Self-Advocacy for Employment
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Identifying accommodations
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Communicating needs in work settings
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Problem-solving and flexibility
Compliance & Documentation
For DARS-funded participants, 7Q will:
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Align services to each individual’s IPE
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Deliver individualized instruction within the group
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Document progress toward employment goals
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Bill only authorized hours
Important Transparency Statement
The 7Q Foundation offers both enrichment-based life skills programming and vocational readiness services. Eligibility for DARS-funded services is determined individually and requires prior approval by a DARS case manager.