Office of
Disability Support Services

WRP Intern

"This job has opened my eyes to see how the government works and has given me some great experience." - PLU senior

Internship and Job Placement Programs

EntryPoint!
http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/
ENTRYPOINT!  is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and some fields of Business.  The ENTRYPOINT! program includes opportunities in private industry and government agencies.  Mentors advise the students  on future undergraduate coursework, plans for graduate study, and/or employment. In addition to offering competitive salary stipends, the companies and agencies provide assistive technology and other reasonable accommodations. Contact the Academic Internships office at PLU for more information and application information.

Workforce Recruitment Program
http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/workforc.htm
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects public and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilties.  The DSS Office at PLU hosts annual interviews with WRP on campus.

On Campus Resources

PLU Academic Internships
http://www.plu.edu/intern
The Academic Internship Office’s primary function is to help students find quality learning experiences in internships that will help enrich their studies and introduce them to their possible career field.

PLU Career Development
http://www.plu.edu/career/
Career Development is a campus service that offers students free assistance directly related to the pursuit of careers after college.

PLU Student Employment
http://plu.studentjobs.nelnet.net/
Search for a job or sign up for e-mail notification about positions you're interested in.

Off Campus Resources

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/
According to their website "The mission of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is 'to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment'."

Job Accommodation Network
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/
JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.