Interest Discovery
Explore preferences, talents, values, and environments that may contribute to a good employment fit.
Licensed Minnesota 245D Service
Employment Exploration Services
Person-centered discovery that helps someone learn about their interests, strengths, support needs, and possibilities for competitive integrated employment.
How Employment Exploration Can Help
Support is individualized rather than delivered from a fixed checklist. These are common areas the service may address when included in the authorized plan.
Career Exposure
Learn about different occupations through individualized research and authorized experiential activities.
Support Needs
Identify accommodations, transportation considerations, and supports that may affect employment success.
Next-Step Planning
Translate exploration findings into informed employment goals and recommendations for the support team.
Potential benefits
- A clearer picture of meaningful career possibilities
- Employment goals based on real interests and strengths
- Earlier identification of supports and accommodations
- A stronger foundation for employment development
Eligibility considerations
- People who want to explore competitive integrated employment
- Individuals with employment exploration authorized in their plan
- People who need discovery before active job development
- Eligibility and scope confirmed by the lead agency
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is employment exploration for?
It is useful for people who want to learn more about work possibilities before choosing a job goal or beginning an active job search.
Does employment exploration guarantee a job?
No. Its purpose is informed discovery and planning. Employment development is the service focused on pursuing and securing a job.
What happens after exploration?
Findings are used with the person and support team to determine appropriate next steps, which may include employment development or another person-centered goal.