Adult (22+)

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway).

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Read More »

Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NC’s postsecondary education program library and What’s Next: College!? Toolkit.

Approximate Age: Start in middle school and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: What’s next college guideNC postsecondary education programs

Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NC’s postsecondary education program library and What’s Next: College!? Toolkit. Read More »

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).

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

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). Read More »

Begin exploration of personal learning styles and necessary accommodations/supports to be successful in a work setting.

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

Begin exploration of personal learning styles and necessary accommodations/supports to be successful in a work setting. Read More »

Learn about workplace rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act . Refer to the Self Advocacy action plan to further develop self advocacy skills.

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

Learn about workplace rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act . Refer to the Self Advocacy action plan to further develop self advocacy skills. Read More »

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).

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

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). Read More »

Consider higher education options (i.e., community college, University, trade school, certificate programs).

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

Consider higher education options (i.e., community college, University, trade school, certificate programs). Read More »

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