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
Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: Skills for college success
Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). Read More »
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
Gather more information on support services offered at programs of interest (i.e., disability services, peer support groups). Connect with the accessibility and disability support services office when visiting college campuses or vocational programs. Approximate Age: 16-18 | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team, Postsecondary Program Resources: Accessing accommodations after HS
Explore natural support resources to help develop an individual’s social network. Approximate Age: 13 and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian, and School/IEP Team Resources: Natural support network developmentBuilding Personal Support Network
Explore natural support resources to help develop an individual’s social network. Read More »
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
Review work readiness skill checklists and target skills in need of further development. Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: Work ready checklist Soft skills checklist
Review work readiness skill checklists and target skills in need of further development. Read More »
