Watch "Carla's Story" - Carla Cooper didn't let disability stand in the way of success. She used the state's Ticket to Work program to help, graduating from the Merriman Culinary School at the St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury. Carla now has a job she loves, working with young people in city schools. Video by Jay Dunn.
Ticket to Work
Guide
Program Details
The Ticket to Work Program is a federally funded supported employment program designed to provide Social Security Disability beneficiaries the choices, opportunities and support they need to enter the workforce and maintain employment with the goal of becoming economically self-supporting over time.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
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Age 18 through 64
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Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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In favor of receiving income from working
How to Apply
Many people are interested in working but worry about how it might affect their benefits. Questions often arise about available job training, potential work opportunities, and support resources.
We can help! Our Ticket to Work coordinator, Rukiya Borges, MS, is a certified benefits counselor ready to assist you. Contact her at 203-574-6971 ext. 442 or via email at [email protected] to learn more. The program is free and voluntary.
Visit https://choosework.ssa.gov/about to find out more, or speak with a representative through the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
We know making ends meet can be challenging. While the Ticket to Work Program may not suit everyone, it’s a great option for those physically and mentally able to work, offering financial benefits and the personal satisfaction of full-time employment.
The Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, an authorized Social Security Ticket to Work Employment Network since 2014, assists both employers and job seekers at no cost. Contact us for a consultation. If you're enrolled in the state BRS ticket program, consider assigning your ticket to us after completing BRS services.
Meet the Team
Name
Rukiya Borges, MS
Title
Special Grants Program Supervisor
Phone
203-574-6971 ext. 442
Email