The DCPS Competitive Employment Opportunities Program (CEO Program) provides high school age students with disabilities the opportunity to connect with professional mentors who work in a range of competitive occupations. CEO mentors expose students to the world of competitive employment and help guide students through the career exploration process. Program coursework includes paid weekly professional development classes, guided correspondence with mentors and career focused capstone projects. Upon completion of the program, mentors assist participants in applying for paid summer internships at their place of employment. In order to maximize savings, eligible students are encouraged to enroll in Individualized Development Accounts (IDA) in order to receive 1:1 matched savings for use towards continued education after high school. Click on the presentation below for a program overview.
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What exactly is “4X matched savings”?
Sorry for the confusing language. Essentially, if you can save 10 dollars you are matched times four (40 dollars), thus leaving you with 50 dollars. If you can save 400 dollars you are matched times four (1,600 dollars), thus leaving you with 2,000 dollars. etc.