Presented by Michele Martin

Career decisions based on. . .

Self-Assessment Career Exploration

Exposure/Awareness of optionsKnowledge of skills, requirements,

preparation, etc. Experiences

Peer, parent, teacher influences

Career Awareness•Occupations/Industries

•Skills

•Requirements/Expectations

•Work environments

•How to prepare

Career Preparation•Work-based learning experiences

• Internships

• Mentoring

• Apprenticeship

Career Acquisition•Job search skills

•Work experience

Purpose

Educate teachers and staff who work with people with disabilities

Share information about demand occupations/industries & expectations

Help teachers connect lessons to “real-world.”

Staff in the Workplace•Job shadow with private sector for 1 day to 1 week

•Develop and share lesson plans (for educators)

•Offer professional development/grad credit

•Partner with industry, Chambers, etc.

Educator/Staff/Employer Forums•Panel(s) of employers speak to educators about expectations, requirements

•Can be industry/occupation-focused

•Full or half-day

•Can include workplace tour

Employer Mentors•Serve as sounding board for lesson plans, activities.

•Keep staff connected to workplace.

•Can connect to other employers for support/other activities.

Online Events•Webinars

•Twitter Chats

•Facebook Group

What Are You Doing?

How Could You Integrate at Your Organization?