Key Questions

What skill sets do you need to develop to achieve your employment goal?
Are there career preparation activities available at your school or in the community (workshops, trainings, etc.) that could help you further refine your skills?
Do you need any additional support to achieve your employment goal?

Your Choices

Once services have been implemented, it is your choice to successfully engage. Follow-up with your VR Specialist if something is not working or if you need additional assistance.

Activities

A Receive Services

RSA will refer you for the services outlined in your IPE. These services will help you build the skill-sets and credentials needed to achieve your employment goal.

B) Participate in Career Preparation Activities Available at Your School and in Your Community

C) Follow-up with Your VR Specialist Regularly to Review Your Progress

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Advocacy skills pays the bills. ”

James Stephens

Types of Services

The specific support services you receive are individualized and based upon what you need to achieve your career goals. Examples:

Career counseling and guidance
Assistive technology devices
Transportation assistance
Accommodations needed to access trainings
Work-related training and education

RSA can provide Pre-Employment Transition Services while you are still enrolled in high school, if it is a service that is not provided by the school but will assist you in reaching an employment goal. These types of services would take place after school hours.

Job exploration counseling
Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school opportunities, experiences outside of the traditional school setting, and/or internships
Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs
Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living
Instruction in self-advocacy

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