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Funding StrategiesUse of various sources of funding for services, supports, supplies or other job-related expenses including Social Security's Work Incentives
Job CreationChanging existing staff responsibilities to create a new job, or to bring together a combination of new job tasks that didn't exist before
NetworkingUsing contacts within the individual's or the job developer's personal network to find and obtain employment
Interagency CollaborationUse of coordinated supports from more than one agency to help an individual to obtain and maintain a job
Career AdvancementActivities that promote job growth or expansion of job roles or responsibilities
Self-EmploymentDeveloping a business ownership opportunity
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Self-Employment

Dusty: Tapping into personal resources to create her business

Dusty putting on a puppet show With the support of a career planning process and her family and friends, Dusty was able follow her dream. She enrolled in a theater class, took a course at a local college, and made use of creative funding to develop her own business. In 2006, Dusty’s Puppets became a reality. Dusty entertains young children with puppet shows at birthday parties, local farmers’ markets, daycare centers, and schools.