About WorkAbility 1...

WorkAbility I is a training program for special education students ages 16—22. It is designed to promote career awareness and exploration while students complete their secondary education program.

WorkAbility I provides students with opportunities for job shadowing, paid and non-paid work experience, and ongoing support and guidance from vocational personnel. WorkAbility I is administered by the California Department of Education, Special Education Department.

The mission of the Sacramento City Unified School District's WorkAbility 1 Program is to meet the employment and transitional needs of all middle and secondary students who have an individual education plan, and to prepare them for successful employment and independent living.

We achieve this goal by assisting each student with planning, implementing, and monitoring their dreams and goals, with collaboration and support from families, instructors, and community members. Our WorkAbility Program provides a full array of work-based learning opportunities, within our local school district and throughout the community. We support teachers and administrators by providing WorkAbility Staff at every school site, and offering professional development opportunities.

The vision of the Sacramento City Unified School District's WorkAbility 1 Program is to insure that our students will be prepared for gainful employment, relevant post-secondary education, and quality adult life to their fullest potential