Joe graduated from The University of Scranton in 2007 with his M.S. in rehabilitation counseling. Post-graduation, he went on to earn a CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Credential), which is the nationally recognized credential for the field of rehabilitation counseling. While attending The U, Joe worked as a Graduate Assistant for Dr. Lori Bruch. Joe interned for the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation which is the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for the state of New York aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities to find and maintain employment. Joe was hired by ACCES – VR after his internship and worked out of the field office in Gloversville, New York from the summer of 2007 through March of 2015. While there, he met with 11th and 12th grade students, determining eligibility and coordinating Individual Plans for Employment. He also authorized and funded services to help clients locate, find, and maintain employment within their communities. Joe transferred from the Gloversville office in 2015 to ACCES- VR in Binghamton, NY. Joe presently serves eight high schools in the Binghamton area and resides in New Milford, PA.

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