Set short and long term employment goals based on student’s strengths and interests. lamana Set short and long term employment goals based on student’s strengths and interests. Read More »
Participate in mock interviews and job fairs. lamana Participate in mock interviews and job fairs. Read More »
Match career interests/skills with vocational course work as well as school and community-based work experiences (called “work-based learning”). lamana Match career interests/skills with vocational course work as well as school and community-based work experiences (called “work-based learning”). Read More »
Apply for jobs. Check out Work Together NC’s Alliance of IDD Inclusive Employers! lamana Apply for jobs. Check out Work Together NC’s Alliance of IDD Inclusive Employers! Read More »
Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). lamana Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). Read More »
Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NCs postsecondary education program library and Exploration Guide. lamana Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NCs postsecondary education program library and Exploration Guide. Read More »
Review how high school course of study could impact the students postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). lamana Review how high school course of study could impact the students postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Read More »
Attend open houses, college fairs, virtual or in-person tours of postsecondary options. lamana Attend open houses, college fairs, virtual or in-person tours of postsecondary options. Read More »
Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations). lamana Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations). Read More »
