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Youth Transition Training.
Young-adults with disabilities often fall between the cracks after leaving the school system. This program assists young adults between the ages of 14-22, who are currently enrolled in school, with the transition from school to adult life. Participants will experience a holistic approach that helps them plan for their future, whether that is post-secondary education, vocational training, or employment.
Services include:
- Internship & employment placement
- Work-based learning experience/Career camps
- Transition to work program (Project Search)
- Job readiness training
- Career exploration
- Advocacy training
- Resume building
- Job shadowing
- Work Ready Academy
To request more information about this program, fill out the form below:
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Success Stories
Abel, 15, is one of 23 participants in the Center for Independent Living’s Career Camp. The camp is a completely immersive program where high school students with disabilities can experience pre-employment skills training and get exposed to opportunities that will ultimately help them to transition to adulthood and careers. Abel was able to build work readiness skills and earn a little bit of money during his time at camp.
Asia, 17, has participated in the Center for Independent Living’s Career Camp for the past two years. The camp is a completely immersive program where high school students with disabilities can experience pre-employment skills training and get exposed to opportunities that will ultimately help them to transition to adulthood and careers. Asia originally found out about the camp after CIL gave a presentation at her school and she was interested in learning more about the program.
Abel, 15, is one of 23 participants in the Center for Independent Living’s Career Camp...
Asia, 17, has participated in the Center for Independent Living’s Career Camp for the past two years...