A Job-Seeking Skills Curriculum for Middle-Aged Male Job Seekers with an Acquired Disability Referred to the WorkAbility III Program in the Los Rios Community College District

Sep 15, 2026

A job-seeking skills curriculum is developed to address employment outcomes for middle-aged male participants (ages 45–65) with an acquired disability who attend Job Seeking Skills Workshops within the WorkAbility III Program at campuses in the Los Rios Community College District. The project identifies a gap in competitive employment compared with female counterparts and is designed to improve success and support participants in achieving better workforce outcomes. Related literature, including laws and regulations, statistical data, and journal articles informs the program.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages206

Reading Time1 h 12 min

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Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Background of Problem

Statement of the Problem

Statement of Purpose

Limitations of the Project

Definition of Terms

Organization of the Project

Chapter 2. LITERATURE REVIEW

Introduction

Male Masculinity and Disability

Technology and the Middle-Aged Learner

Communication

Statistics

Legislation

Summary

Chapter 3. METHODOLOGY

Method

Sources

Chapter 4. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

Recommendations

This thesis/project/dissertation has been reviewed for 508 compliance. To request enhancements, please email [lib-508Accessibility@csus.edu](lib-508Accessibility@csus.edu). A JOB-SEEKING SKILLS CURRICULUM FOR MIDDLE-AGED MALE JOB SEEKERS WITH AN ACQUIRED DISABILITY WHO ARE REFERRED TO THE WORKABILITY III PROGRAM WITHIN THE LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT A Project Presented to the faculty of the Graduate and Professional Studies in Education California State University, Sacramento Submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE in Counseling (Vocational Rehabilitation) by Elisher Mary Taylor FALL © 2015 Elisher Mary Taylor ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A JOB-SEEKING SKILLS CURRICULUM FOR MIDDLE-AGED MALE JOB SEEKERS WITH AN ACQUIRED DISABILITY WHO ARE REFERRED TO THE WORKABILITY III PROGRAM WITHIN THE LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT A Project by Elisher Mary Taylor Approved by: , Committee Chair Guy Deaner, Ph.D. Date Student: Elisher Mary Taylor I certify that this student has met the requirements for format contained in the University format manual, and that this project is suitable for shelving in the Library and credit is tobe awarded for the project. , Graduate Coordinator Geni Cowan, Ph.D. Date Graduate and Professional Studies in Education Abstract of A JOB-SEEKING SKILLS CURRICULUM FOR MIDDLE-AGED MALE JOB SEEKERS WITH AN ACQUIRED DISABILITY WHO ARE REFERRED TO THE WORKABILITY III PROGRAM WITHIN THE LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT by Elisher Mary Taylor Statement of Problem The purpose of this project is to address and solve the problem of middle aged male participants in the 45-65 age groups who are participants of the JSS workshops. They do not achieve a successful outcome and gain competitive employment in comparison to their female counterparts who do find employment. Sources of Data The author reviewed the related literature which consisted of laws and regulations, statistical data and journal articles. Conclusions Reached The new curriculum for use in the WorkAbility III Program will support middle aged male DOR consumers/students participating in Job Seeking Skills Workshops at campuses in the Los Rios Community College District. , Committee Chair Guy Deaner, Ph.D. Date ACKNOWLEDGMENTS There are many peopled that have helped me along my journey to completing my education. First, I have to give thanks to the Lord Jesus for his grace and continued blessing. I am eternally grateful to my husband Herbert Taylor, Jr. for his patients, support and endless encouragements. It was because of your honorable status as an American Vietnam Veteran that I was able to attend college without too much strain. Thank you Sherie Taylor, my youngest child for being my constant light and supporting me through my frustration and tears. Thank you Dr. Deaner for your help in pushing me to get this project through. Derrick Wydick thank you for your endless support, encouragement and brilliant suggestions. Anita Sanders you said to me,“Oh Elisher you will be so good at it.” Thankyou for your vote of confidence. Dr. Gwen Tracy, thank you for allowing me to work as a DSPS Counselor during my Internship. To all of my friends and co-workers who supported and encouraged me through my educational journey, thank you. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Acknowledgments............................................................................................................. vii Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1 Background of Problem ........................................................................................... 1 Statement of the Problem .........................................................................................6 Statement of Purpose .......................................

FAQs

What problem does the project aim to address?

The project addresses the difficulty middle-aged male participants (ages 45–65) with acquired disabilities have achieving successful, competitive employment outcomes compared with their female counterparts.

Who is the curriculum designed for and where will it be used?

The curriculum is intended for middle-aged male DOR consumers/students participating in Job Seeking Skills Workshops at campuses within the Los Rios Community College District as part of the WorkAbility III Program.

What sources informed the project’s curriculum development?

The author reviewed related literature that included laws and regulations, statistical data, and journal articles.

Sep 15, 2026

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