A transition plan is developed with emphasis on maintaining a continuum of support and services that will follow the student when he or she enters the community. Students work in a variety of jobs while developing an understanding of employer expectations, skill requirements, payroll deadlines, and the particular community business site where they will be placed. Supervision is conducted by a job placement aide. Students develop skills in the area of self-advocacy that includes safety and aid issues, human awareness, budgeting, household management, nutrition, and meal preparation. Instruction in accessing public services prepares students to utilize these services and transportation.
Students receive experience through in-house job training and community job shadowing.
Students are exposed to a variety of career options and receive specific instruction to enhance their employability skills. Students receive extensive training in several community job sites. This approach offers students the opportunity to develop relationships with employees without disabilities. It also enables them to meet the expectations of the employer within a real work environment. Students are enrolled in an individualized community job training program.