Vocational (job) training helps people choose and learn work that suits their skills and interests. Programs are available through local school districts and the department of education in each state.

A job helps you or your teen in many ways:

• You earn money, which helps you stay or become independent.
• You gain self-esteem and a sense of purpose.
• You interact with other people and may develop a larger social network.

Vocational training can help teens and adults:

• Identify their strengths, interests, and physical skills.
• Train for a particular job.
• Prepare for work in many different areas, such as in offices, restaurants, hospitals, stores, or factories.