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E1MN builds and provides trainings and events to support a shared understanding across the employment system.
Learn about upcoming E1MN events, register for trainings and access recordings of past trainings. For help finding a training resource or to get answers about E1MN, use the E1MN request form.
The E1MN core training is a basic introduction to the E1MN initiative for Vocational Rehabilitation Services/State Services for the Blind (VRS/SSB), waiver case managers, employment service providers and 245D waiver employment service providers. The training focuses on how the statewide interagency partnership will deliver a more seamless and timely employment support system.
The E1MN core training was offered on multiple dates in spring 2021.
Check out the presentation materials (PDF) and fun facts you may not know about other E1MN partners (PDF).
View E1MN core training
Recordings of each section of the E1MN core training are available below:
Goals
The E1MN responsibilities for all training provides a detailed description of best practices and the responsibilities of each team member in the engage, plan, find and keep phases of employment.
Engage
Plan
Find
Keep
Provider trainings include:
This webinar highlights the process to become a dually enrolled provider with 245D and VRS/SSB. Enrolling in both networks will improve access to and continuity of employment services.
Slides and recordings from the webinar:
The benefits of becoming both 245D and VRS/SSB service providers
Overview of 245D licensing and enrollment
Overview of VRS and SSB breakout session
In spring 2021, VRS held a forum on the E1 PBA for community partners and staff. The forum covered background information, milestones, payment criteria and work in progress items. View a recording of the forum (1:53:26).
Join staff from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services and Licensing divisions for a series of roundtable discussions to discuss various topics providers face when they implement specific 245D requirements. You will have an opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions and hear what others are doing.
Upcoming chats
Dates:
Time: 10 to 11:30 am
Location: Virtual through TrainLink
Registration information
Register using TrainLink
Additional information
There is no charge for this training. If you need to request an accommodation, email DSD Learn at least one week before the session.
More information is available on the session information page.
The positive summary offers an at-a-glance look at key discoveries from the plan phase that can support a person-centered job search. The positive summary highlights what was learned during the plan phase to help shape work goals and future success.
Watch this training video (11:04) to learn more about the positive summary and how to use it.
Case manager trainings include:
This training covers strategies for strengthening partnerships with VRS/SSB and schools, reviews key collaboration points for youth and adult services, gives an overview of transition services for youth, and highlights resources to help you in your role.
Slides and recordings from the webinar:
Strengthening your partnerships with VRS/SSB and schools
Discussion questions:
The Minnesota Departments of Education (MDE), Human Services (DHS) and Employment and Economic Development (DEED) are launching a series of regional meetings to help build local E1MN collaboration throughout the state. This series builds on a successful regional collaboration effort from 2021-2022 and brings school stakeholders to these partnership efforts.
These meetings will help your local teams supporting transition-age youth with disabilities build the strong partnerships critical to person-centered transition supports and expand your knowledge and ability to apply the Minnesota Transition Framework.
Who should participate?
If you hold one or more of the roles from these groups that support transitioned-aged youth with disabilities, these meetings are for you.
What if you play a different role in this system? These meetings are designed for those mentioned above. An event for other service providers will be announced soon.
What are the meeting details?
This three-part meeting series is YOUR time to build strong partnerships and collaboration within your area. This is NOT a training. The meeting objectives include:
How to register: Register at The Improve Group by Tuesday, January 30.
Location: All of the meetings will be hosted via Zoom.