School2Work is a youth career development and job placement initiative that prepares high school students with disabilities for successful transitions to the competitive workplace.
We support students in exploring, gaining and maintaining employment prior to transition from high school. And we are seeing expanded opportunities in industries and careers beyond those typically slotted for workers with disabilities.
School2Work’s year-long program offers students:
- Career exploration: work-site tours, job shadows, employment assessments, etc.
- Work-based readiness training: informational interviews, resume building, soft skills
- Paid work-based learning experiences: rotating internships
- Job development/retention: individual plans for supported employment, job coaching, credential training
- Job placements: the goal is for all students desiring employment to be employed as they transition from high school
- Individualized services that are tailored to fit each student’s specific needs
