[Greater-baltimore] Interesting Program for Youth

nfbmd via Greater-baltimore greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org
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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