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Employment 4 Life (E4L) Camp

E4L Overview

Employment 4 Life (E4L) is a week-long camp that provides targeted skills training and work experience for youth aged 16-26 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Participants will build skills for living independently, getting a job, and planning recreation.

The deadline to apply for E4L Camp in MTSA Region 1 is Friday, June 23, 2023.

The deadline to apply for E4L Camp in MTSA Region 5 is Friday, July 14, 2023.

Questions about E4L Camp? Contact Mary Shehan at ShehanM@michigan.gov.

What is Employment 4 Life (E4L) Camp?

Employment 4 Life (E4L) is a week-long camp that provides targeted skills training and work experience for youth aged 16-26 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Participants build skills for living independently, getting a job, and learn about the advantages of inclusive, integrated employment.

How do I know if I am a good candidate?

  1. Do you live in MTSA Region 1 or MTSA Region 5?
  2. Are you between the ages of 16-26?
  3. Do you identify as a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD)?
  4. Do you want to build your skills and gain valuable work experience?

If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, you are a good candidate!

Where is MTSA Region 1?

MTSA Region 1 includes the following counties:

Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, and Wexford.

Where is MTSA Region 5?

MTSA Region 5 includes the following counties:

Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, and Schoolcraft.

Where can I learn more about the YEAH program?

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council – Mary Shehan-Boogaard: shehanm@michigan.gov

Disability Network West Michigan – Amanda Van Tubergen: AmandaVT@disabilitynetworkwm.org

Last Updated: May 23, 2023