Review how course of study pathways can support the student’s employment options (i.e., certificate versus, occupational course of study and future ready diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements
Begin exploration of personal learning styles and necessary accommodations/supports to be successful in a work setting. Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, School/IEP Team Resources: Job Accommodation Network
Learn about workplace rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act . Refer to the Self Advocacy action plan to further develop self advocacy skills. Approximate Age: Start at 14 and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, School/IEP Team, EIPD Resources: Self advocacy action plan Learn about my rights
Consider taking community-based classes to expand hard and soft skills and explore interests (i.e., Adult Basic Ed programs at community colleges, programs at Parks & Rec or local library, toastmasters, webinars). Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family Resources: Soft skills curriculum Apprenticeships NCAdult Basic Education | CareerOneStop
SConsider higher education options (i.e., community college, University, trade school, certificate programs). Approximate Age: Start at 14 and ongoing (i.e., community college, University, trade school, adult basic education programs) | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: What’s Next: College?! guide NC postsecondary education programsWhat opportunities are available after high school: Postsecondary Education – Work Together NC
Take on more chores at home. Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family Resources: List of age appropriate chores How to create a chore chart
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Learn to use time management strategies at home and in school (i.e., checklists, calendar, planner). Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family Resources: Time management supports Time management tips
Complete Work Together NC’s Employment Toolkit, which covers a variety of important work readiness tasks. Approximate Age: Starting at age 14 and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, School/IEP team, EIPD, Adult Service providers Resources: Work Together NC’s Employment Toolkit
Consider job shadowing or informational interviewing. Approximate Age: Starting at age 14 & ongoing | Who can help: Pre Employment Transition Service Programs Resources: Informational interviewing Do’s and don’ts of job shadowingPre-ETS FAQ
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Match career interests/skills with vocational course work as well as school and community-based work experiences (called “work-based learning”). Approximate Age: High school | Who can help: Individual, School transition facilitator/IEP Team Resources: Internships, apprenticeships, and work based learning
