[Greater-baltimore] Interesting Program for Youth
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Wed May 21 15:22:39 UTC 2014
Hello All,
The Maryland Dept. of Disabilities is sponsoring a valuable program for
students ages 14-16 who receive SSI. Read below and participate.
Sharon Maneki
MARYLAND PROMISE
What is MD PROMISE?
Maryland (MD) PROMISE can help you:
. Find a job that matches your interests and skills
. Complete high school and receive a diploma
. Connect with support services to help you become more independent
. Get information to help you enroll in postsecondary education and training
. Learn how work can increase your income
Why participate in PROMISE?
. Earn a high school diploma
. Gain further education and training
. Make money
. Build confidence
. Make new friends
Who is the MD PROMISE for?
Maryland youth between the ages 14 -16 receiving Sup-plemental Security
Income (SSI) benefits and their family members. To find out if you are
eligible to participate, call 888-232-8554 or email
<mailto:mdpromise at transcen.org> mdpromise at transcen.org.
Only 2,000 participants will be accepted to participate in MD PROMISE. Sign
up starts March 2014.
How do I apply?
Any eligible youth who wishes to participate in MD PROM-ISE must sign and
return a consent form. Participants will then be randomly assigned by a
computer to one of the two groups:
1) enhanced services group or
2) usual services group.
Contact us at 888-232-8554 so we can answer your questions and help you
complete the consent forms.
Participants will receive two $50 VISA gift cards, one for the youth and one
for the family, as a thank you for participating in MD PROMISE. Gift cards
will be mailed after the consent form is signed and returned by the youth
and parent/guardian.
It Pays to Work!
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