This course is the first of five courses called Creating Community Careers. The material in these courses is based on the work of Griffin-Hammis Associates, and others who are developing more effective ways to support people to find employment. The courses can be used by organizations or staff who are providing assistance to people with disabilities, those recovering from mental illness, or anyone else who needs assistance in finding work. The courses are designed to provide tools for supporting people to create not just jobs, but careers as well. This first course is an introduction to Customized Employment (C. E.). It shows how the new methodologies of C. E. address the challenges of high unemployment rates, especially for people with disabilities, mental health challenges, or complex support needs.