Vocational Services

Internal Services

DECI helps individuals gain work and life skills through paid jobs, training, and enrichment that foster independence and community inclusion.

Your Path, Your Choice

Choosing the right support matters — and DECI is here to help. Whether you're starting your employment journey or ready to grow, we offer paths tailored to your goals.

External Programs

DECI helps individuals gain employment through internships, personalized evaluations, and job placement with training and workplace support.

If you're interested in learning more about vocational training opportunities at DECI, please feel free to contact us directly. You can also reach out to Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) — an initiative committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive employment and live more independently within their communities.

DECI’s programs empower individuals to overcome barriers to employment and move toward independence through meaningful work and training. Trainees explore a variety of tasks across our contracted services while receiving support from service coordinators to set goals and build skills. Once ready, they can be referred to DECI’s Job Placement Services to pursue competitive community employment.

Pathways to Employment

and Independence

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NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVRS) – Durham Office
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services (MHDDSAS)
NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA)
Access Para-transit (Durham County)

TTA Para-transit (Triangle Transit Authority)
Durham County Community Living Program (DCCLP)
SourceAmerica
Durham Technical Community College
Private Rehabilitation
Workers’ Compensation Insurance

DECI's Partnerships

Additional Services

These additional services may be available to individuals receiving services at DECI based on availability as well as eligibility criteria.

Compensatory Educational Classes
Weekly Job Club
Workers Compensation Case Evaluation
Disability Assessments
Community Based Assessment
Day Vocational Supports are available to individuals for a privately paid fee if funding is unavailable