PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

WE PROVIDE SERVICES IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, CREOLE & AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.

WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS

  • Work maturity skills
  • Resume & cover letter development
  • Writing & presenting an elevator speech
  • Job applications
  • Job interview preparation
  • Developing an action plan for employment
  • Financial literacy skills

WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

  • Cultivate experiences to prepare for future careers
  • Workplace skills are identified
  • Informational interviews
  • Job shadowing
  • Feedback and letters of recommendation are available
  • High School and beyond plan alignment

INSTRUCTION IN
SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS

  • Assess level of self-determination
  • Learn about student-led IEPs
  • Set goals & create action plan for selfadvocacy & independent living

COUNSELING ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS

  • Explore and create their postsecondary education and/or training goals
  • Chart course of study
  • Create action plan for employment and education

JOB EXPLORATION

  • Assessments of strengths, interests, needs, selfdetermination & work readiness


  • Match assessment results with potential careers

ELIGIBILITY

  • Currently enrolled student
  • Starting at age 14 through 21yrs old
  • Does not have open case with ACCES-VR
  • Documented disability & provide proof

(Individualized Education Plan or 504 plan)

For more information, please contact:

Caroline Alcocer, Coordinator of Vocational Placement Services

Caroline.Alcocer@jawonio.org
845.879.9462

Courtney Burnham, Supervisor of Vocational Placement Services

Courtney.Burnham@jawonio.org
845.879.9462

Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with disabilities and special needs.