Transition Services

The Work Study program gives students the opportunity to build job skills in real community work settings.

• Available to students in 11th or 12th grade
• Students must be at least 16 years old to receive wages
• Students must complete the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) application process
• Students must meet Vocational Rehabilitation eligibility requirements

This program helps students develop responsibility, workplace skills, and confidence through hands-on experience.

This program supports students who need additional preparation for employment. It is designed for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

• Typically, a 1–2 year program
• Includes classroom instruction and community-based work experience

Students build skills in:

• Customer service
• Inventory and retail tasks
• Communication and teamwork
• Appropriate workplace behavior
• Budgeting and time management
• Understanding paychecks

Instruction is provided by an Employment Specialist using a structured curriculum. Students alternate between classroom learning and job training every two weeks.

Purpose: This program focuses on skill development and work readiness.

The Enclave Job Site helps students build foundational job skills with support from a Job Coach.

Students practice:

• Communication and teamwork
• Following directions
• Dependability
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Respectful workplace behavior
• Accepting feedback

Students learn in a structured, supportive environment while building confidence and independence.

Students who are ready may transition into Multi-Site Enclave.

• Students work at different job sites each week
• A Job Coach provides ongoing support
• Students continue building skills in real work environments

This experience allows students to explore different job settings and identify their interests and strengths.

Students enter this phase after completing Multi-Site Enclave.

At this stage, students have explored job options and developed workplace skills.

• Students complete job selection and interview preparation
• Practice includes coaching, feedback, and recorded interviews
• Students identify areas for growth and improvement

Once employed:

• A Job Coach supports the transition into the workplace
• Employers and staff identify any needed supports
• Students gradually build independence
• Students are encouraged to solve problems with guidance and support

Goal: Prepare students for successful, competitive employment with increasing independence.

In this final stage, students work independently in their job placement.

• The employer provides supervision instead of a Job Coach
• Students work independently at their job site
• Employers track wages and performance
• Documentation is submitted to the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) through the school system

Goal: Students maintain employment independently and continue building long-term success.