Launched in 2025, Ready, Willing, and Able is a groundbreaking initiative developed by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation America (IWSI America). The program offers inclusive, skills-based apprenticeships that connect individuals with disabilities to high-demand careers throughout California.

Join AFA, IWSI, and an expert panel to learn about how the program equips apprentices for careers in key industries such as healthcare, IT, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Hear about the benefits for employers and individuals from a policy and practitioner perspective, and how your own state and programs could use apprenticeships to create meaningful pathways for people with disabilities. Ready, Willing, and Able is not only building careers – it’s reshaping workplaces and communities for a more inclusive future.