WORKABILITY PROGRAM
What is the Workability 1 Program?
Workability 1 (WA1) is a state program that was established in 1981 as a result of two-year
pilot study to help special education students gain work experience and skills. The pilot study
was a success and soon became a statewide program known as Workability. Golden Hills
Ranch Equine Rescue became part of this program in 2009.

Workability's mission is as follows:

The mission of Workability 1 is to promote the involvement of key stakeholders including
students, educators, employers, and other agencies in planning and implementing an array
of services that will culminate in successful student transition to employment, life long
learning and quality of life.

What exactly is the Workability 1 (WA1) program all about?
The program promotes independent living and provides comprehensive pre-employment,
employment, work-site training and follow-up services for students in Special Education who
are making the transition from school to work, post-secondary education or training.
Specifically, WA1 provides special education students (ages 16-22) with the opportunity to
complete their secondary education while also obtaining marketable job skills.

How is Workability 1 funded?
Workability is funded by a federal grant administered by the California State Department of
Education.

What are the advantages to our students?
Job development
Support and encouragement by staff
Pay for job training
Opportunity to gain work experience
Assessments of vocational interests and skills

What are possible outcomes/goals for participating in WA1?
Students will obtain competitive employment
Students will become successful, productive and contributing members or our community
Build self-esteem through reinforced positive behavior

We here at Golden Hills Ranch are honored to participate in this program, what it does for
these young adult self esteem when they accomplish their goals is amazing to be a part of.  
Looking forward in the years to come and volunteering our time to this program, watching
more young adults find out what they truly can accomplish with a little hard work and
dedication.  
Just a few of the participants in
this program, theres a lot more.
More pictures coming soon :)