Ticket to Work

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Helping Those with Disabilities Progress Toward Financial Independence

Choosing to work can change your life. The Ticket to Work program allows you to keep your Social Security benefits while you explore employment, receive vocational support, and gain work experience.

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Program Details

Ticket to Work is a free, federally funded program designed to help eligible individuals find meaningful employment—whether they’re entering the workforce for the first time or seeking executive opportunities. With a variety of services, including connections to job postings, career counseling, and personalized support, we can help meet your unique career goals. We're here to help you take the next step toward success!

Click here to learn more about Ticket to Work! - Click here to view Ticket to Work success stories!

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. 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:
  • Age 18 through 64
  • Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • 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, Jim Amis is ready to assist you. Contact him at [email protected] or  at 475-233-4001 ext. 104 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

Photo of Manager of Workforce Programs, Jim Amis
Name

James C. Amis, M.Div.

Title

PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Phone
475-233-4001 ext. 104
[email protected]

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