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An e-bulletin from the Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2   |   APRIL 2026

It’s been a busy and exciting few months at KTER! From hosting our February webcast on work-based learning trends using data from the National Training, Education and Workforce Survey (NTEWS) to launching our first Grantee Community of Practice and convening our Business Advisory Council and National Advisory Board, we’ve been building momentum across our work. Scroll down to learn more about what we’ve been up to and upcoming opportunities.

Register Now: Turn Labor Market Data into KT Impact + CEU Available

Register now to attend our upcoming webcast with Amy Rumrill, M.Ed., CRC which will explore how tools like O*NET and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data can strengthen knowledge translation and dissemination for NIDILRR-funded research. Learn how to frame research relevance for employer audiences and identify the most useful labor market variables for your projects.

Using Data to Promote Your NIDILRR-funded Work to Business | Thu, Apr 9 2026, 2–3pm EDT

Register today and please share with colleagues and networks who may benefit.

Learn more and register today

Amy Rumrill is also available to provide technical assistance to grantees of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) that work on projects in its employment portfolio. In addition to offering follow-up to this webinar, she has expertise in workforce development and vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities, with a particular focus on career exploration, career acquisition, and career counseling strategies that lead to high-quality employment outcomes. Her work has involved engagement in largescale job placement and retention interventions, business engagement, and practical approaches to workplace accommodations that benefit both employees and their employers.

For information about this opportunity and other TA offerings the KTER Center provides to NIDILRR employment grantees, see https://kter.org/technical-assistance

Work-Based Learning Trends—Now On Demand + CEU Available

Missed the webinar on work-based learning trends among people with disabilities? The archive is now available to watch on demand. Explore key findings from the National Training, Education and Workforce Survey (NTEWS) and earn 1.0 CEU for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs) by completing a short evaluation after viewing. Access the recording and materials today.

View the webinar archive, and earn 1 CEU

Building Connections: KTER CoP for NIDILRR Employment Grantees

We kicked off our first KTER Center Grantee Community of Practice (CoP) in early March! This inaugural session introduced the purpose of the CoP, highlighted our dissemination plan, and explored ways KTER can support NIDILRR employment grantees in amplifying their work. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.

Autism Research Virtual Study Opportunity

The Kessler Foundation is recruiting participants for a fully remote study evaluating an intervention to improve job interview skills in adults with autism. Eligible participants (ages 18–65 with an autism diagnosis) will complete online sessions over several weeks, with compensation provided. If you’re interested, complete a brief confidential survey and a member of the research team will follow up.

Join the study