BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Integrated Employment Institute  - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Integrated Employment Institute 
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Integrated Employment Institute 
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260809T034625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T121323Z
UID:2004-1791367200-1791372600@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing in Supervision: Enhancing Staff Engagement and Development
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: Supervision is most effective when it supports growth\, autonomy\, and professional development. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers supervisors a practical\, evidence-based approach for fostering engagement\, strengthening motivation\, and navigating ambivalence in staff development. This training introduces core MI principles and demonstrates how they can be applied within individual and group supervision settings. Participants will learn strategies for eliciting supervisee strengths\, supporting reflective practice\, and facilitating meaningful professional growth. Through discussion\, examples\, and skill-building activities\, attendees will explore how MI can enhance supervision conversations related to performance\, professional goals\, and implementation of evidence-based practices. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the core principles and spirit of Motivational Interviewing as applied to supervision.\nDemonstrate MI communication skills\, including open-ended questions\, affirmations\, reflections\, and summaries (OARS).\nApply strategies for exploring and resolving ambivalence during supervisory conversations.\n\nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/motivational-interviewing-in-supervision-enhancing-staff-engagement-and-development/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260810T201114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T201114Z
UID:2049-1791280800-1791288000@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Session 4 : Career Planning & Development\, Parts 1 (Values) & 2 (Interests)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Introduces person-centered career exploration tools rooted in PsyR practice\, focusing on helping job seekers articulate their work-related values and interests as a foundation for individualized planning. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nIdentify methods for eliciting a job seeker’s work-related values and interests.\nApply values- and interest-based assessment tools to support person-centered career exploration.\nDifferentiate between a job seeker’s stated interests and underlying values to inform individualized career planning.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/session-4-career-planning-development-parts-1-values-2-interests/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260809T014825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T014825Z
UID:2002-1790848800-1790854200@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Using O*NET as a Career Exploration Tool: A Practical Guide for Career Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Description \nONET is one of the most valuable career exploration resources available to employment professionals. This hands-on training introduces participants to the features and practical applications of ONET for career assessment\, occupational research\, and informed career planning. Through demonstrations and applied activities\, participants will learn how to use O*NET to assist individuals in identifying occupations that align with their interests\, strengths\, skills\, and career goals. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nNavigate key features and resources available within O*NET.\nUse O*NET to explore occupations based on interests\, skills\, work values\, and job characteristics.\nAssist individuals in identifying career pathways using labor market and occupational information.\nIntegrate O*NET into individualized career planning and employment services.\n\nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/using-onet-as-a-career-exploration-tool-a-practical-guide-for-career-services/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260810T200859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T200859Z
UID:2047-1790676000-1790683200@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Session 3: Integrating Clinical & Prevocational Services · Entitlements & Employment
DESCRIPTION:Description: Examines the IPS fidelity standard of integrating employment specialists with clinical treatment teams\, and addresses how benefits counseling and entitlements intersect with a job seeker’s decision to pursue work. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDescribe the IPS fidelity standard for integrating employment services with clinical treatment teams.\nAnalyze how entitlement programs (e.g.\, SSI/SSDI) and work incentives intersect with an individual’s employment goals.\nApply benefits-planning information to address a job seeker’s concerns about losing entitlements when returning to work.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/session-3-integrating-clinical-prevocational-services-%c2%b7-entitlements-employment/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260809T014447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T014447Z
UID:2000-1790244000-1790249400@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Bridging Clinical and Career Services: Integrating Recovery into Employment Supports
DESCRIPTION:Training Description \nEmployment and recovery are closely connected\, yet career and clinical services are often delivered separately. This interactive training explores strategies for integrating clinical and vocational perspectives to promote recovery-oriented\, person-centered employment services. Participants will examine the complementary roles of clinicians and career practitioners\, identify opportunities for collaboration\, and apply practical strategies that support individuals in achieving meaningful employment goals while addressing behavioral health needs. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the relationship between recovery-oriented clinical services and career development.\nIdentify strategies for effective collaboration between clinical and vocational service providers.\nApply integrated approaches that support individualized employment planning and sustained employment outcomes.\nRecognize common barriers to service integration and identify practical solutions to improve coordination.\n\nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/bridging-clinical-and-career-services-integrating-recovery-into-employment-supports/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260809T014138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T014138Z
UID:1997-1790157600-1790163000@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Part 2: Deepening the Dialogue: Applying Broaching to Support Person-Centered Services
DESCRIPTION:Training Description\nBuilding on the foundations introduced in Part 1\, this interactive webinar focuses on applying broaching skills to real-world career services practice. Participants will work through complex scenarios that illustrate the intersection of race\, ethnicity\, culture\, and other aspects of identity. Through discussion\, role-play\, and reflective activities\, participants will strengthen their ability to navigate difficult conversations\, address cultural differences with humility\, and integrate culturally responsive practices into person-centered service planning. Participants will leave with practical tools and an action plan for incorporating broaching into their daily work. \nLearning Objectives \n\nApply the broaching framework to complex\, real-world service situations.\nExamine how intersectionality influences engagement\, recovery\, and service planning.\nPractice responding to challenging broaching conversations using culturally responsive communication strategies.\nDevelop individualized action plans for integrating broaching into everyday practice and organizational culture.\n\nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/part-2-deepening-the-dialogue-applying-broaching-to-support-person-centered-services/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260810T200235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T200235Z
UID:2043-1790071200-1790078400@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Session 2: Communication & Engagement Techniques\, Parts 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Description: Builds foundational communication and motivational engagement skills — grounded in PsyR person-centered practice — for building trust and eliciting employment goals from individuals with psychiatric disabilities. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nIdentify key engagement strategies (active listening\, reflective listening\, motivational interviewing) used with individuals with psychiatric disabilities.\nDemonstrate effective engagement techniques in simulated prevocational interaction.\nEvaluate the effectiveness of a given engagement approach in building rapport and surfacing employment goals.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/session-2-communication-engagement-techniques-parts-1-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260808T234350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T234618Z
UID:1993-1789552800-1789558200@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Part 1: Opening the Conversation: Foundations of Cultural Responsiveness Through Broaching
DESCRIPTION:Training Description\nCultural responsiveness begins with the willingness to have meaningful conversations about identity. In this introductory webinar\, participants will explore the concept of broaching as developed by Dr. Day-Vines and colleagues and learn how it can strengthen engagement\, trust\, and person-centered career services. The session will examine common barriers to discussing race\, ethnicity\, culture\, and other dimensions of identity while providing practical strategies for initiating these conversations with confidence and humility. Through self-reflection and case examples\, participants will begin developing skills they can immediately apply in practice. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDefine cultural responsiveness and examine its role in recovery-oriented and person-centered services.\nIntroduce Dr. Day-Vines’ broaching framework as a practical approach for discussing race\, ethnicity\, culture\, and identity.\nExplore common barriers\, fears\, and misconceptions that prevent providers from engaging in broaching conversations.\nPractice foundational broaching skills through guided reflection and introductory case examples.\n\nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/part-1-opening-the-conversation-foundations-of-cultural-responsiveness-through-broaching/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20260810T021049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T195751Z
UID:2035-1789466400-1789473600@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Session 1 — Introductions and Work in Recovery · Employment Groups
DESCRIPTION:Description: Orients participants to the IPS Supported Employment model and the psychiatric rehabilitation (PsyR) view of work as central to recovery\, and introduces the format and purpose of employment groups within Partial Care programs. \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDefine the core principles of IPS Supported Employment and the PsyR philosophy of work as a driver of recovery.\nExplain how competitive employment functions as a recovery-oriented outcome rather than a readiness-based privilege.\nReview introductory employment group curriculum using recovery-oriented engagement techniques.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting \nRegistration Link:  Register
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/session-1-introductions-and-work-in-recovery-%c2%b7-employment-groups/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230725T110000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20230418T134705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T134803Z
UID:1277-1684490400-1690282800@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:IEI Summer 2023 Training Series
DESCRIPTION:To see all training offerings and register\, please visit our training page.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/iei-summer-2023-training-series/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T150000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20221220T170454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T170533Z
UID:1141-1674036000-1681916400@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:IEI Spring 2023 Training Series
DESCRIPTION:To see all training offerings and register\, please visit our training page.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/iei-spring-2023-training-series/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T150000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20221031T192628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T192638Z
UID:1083-1671026400-1671030000@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Supporting Job Seekers within BIPOC Communities
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore the supervisor’s role in developing vocational staff’s competencies when working with job seekers within BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color) communities. Supervisors will learn how to build a social justice supervisory lens that supports the integration of cultural humility in staff service provision.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/supporting-job-seekers-within-bipoc-communities/
CATEGORIES:IEI Training Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T110000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20220407T191345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T191354Z
UID:958-1654682400-1654686000@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to CTE
DESCRIPTION:June 8\, 2022\n10 AM – 11 AM\nLive Webinar (Zoom)\nA webcam is required. \nThis workshop will provide an introduction to the rapidly growing Career and Technical Education (CTE)\, and an understanding of how individuals with serious mental health conditions may benefit from CTE education to increase opportunities of obtaining competitive jobs with living wages. \nRegister here.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/introduction-to-cte/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220601T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220601T150000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20220407T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T191250Z
UID:956-1654092000-1654095600@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Providing On-Site Supports: Best Practices in Job Coaching
DESCRIPTION:June 1\, 2022\n2 PM – 3 PM\nLive Webinar (Zoom)\nA webcam is required. \nProviding on the job supports\, such as job coaching\, may be necessary for some job seekers to be successful on the job. At times\, Employment Specialists may express concern and uncertainty with how to best provide these supports in the most respectful and least intrusive way. This webinar provides tips and resources on how to effectively provide on-site supports and job coaching while also encouraging the use of natural supports\, such as co-workers and others on the job.\n\nObjectives: \n\nDefine on-site supports and job coaching.\nAssess the need for on-site supports.\nApply best practices on-site support strategies.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/providing-on-site-supports-best-practices-in-job-coaching/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T110000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20220407T191153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T191153Z
UID:954-1653472800-1653476400@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:PASS Plan Basics
DESCRIPTION:May 25\, 2022\n10 AM – 11 AM\nLive Webinar (Zoom)\nA webcam is required. \nPASS (Plan to Achieve Self-Support) is one of the most generous work incentives provided by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability benefits program. Unfortunately\, few take advantage of it. Developing and writing a PASS plan may seem daunting at first; but with a few organized steps\, strategies\, and assistance if needed\, PASS can assist someone in achieving their employment goals. \nAttending this PASS Plan-Basics training will provide you with the information needed to develop a plan and get it approved. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/pass-plan-basics/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220518T150000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20220407T191052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T191052Z
UID:952-1652882400-1652886000@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Part 2: Motivational Interviewing (Practicing Skills)
DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 2022\n2 PM – 3 PM \nRegister here.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/part-2-motivational-interviewing-practicing-skills/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220511T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220511T150000
DTSTAMP:20261011T120644
CREATED:20220407T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T191007Z
UID:950-1652277600-1652281200@iei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Part 1: Motivational Interviewing & Matching Vocational Interventions to Stage of Change
DESCRIPTION:May 11\, 2022\n2 PM – 3 PM \nLive Webinar (Zoom)\nA webcam is required. \nThis two-part webinar addresses Motivational Interviewing (MI) in career services settings. Specifically\, this training will include an overview of MI and the stages of change model as well as demonstration and practice of skills and strategies to implement MI in your work. We will also review different approaches to match your interventions to job seekers’ stage of change. This webinar series will be informational and interactive with particular attention paid to practicing MI skills in the second session. \nObjectives: \n\nReview the foundational elements of Motivational Interviewing and the stages of change model.\nApply vocational approaches to each stage of change.\nDemonstrate and practice the skills and strategies to implement Motivational Interviewing in your work.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://iei.rutgers.edu/event/part-1-motivational-interviewing-matching-vocational-interventions-to-stage-of-change/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR