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Introduction to Teens in Transition (T’NT)

Introduction to. Introduction to Teens in Transition (T’NT). Please complete “T’NT Pre-Survey” Please complete “Get to Know Me” Questionnaire”. Life beyond high school…. Who knows exactly what they want to do after high school? For example, what kind of job do you want?

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Introduction to Teens in Transition (T’NT)

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  1. Introduction to Introduction to Teens in Transition (T’NT)

  2. Please complete “T’NT Pre-Survey” • Please complete “Get to Know Me” Questionnaire”

  3. Life beyond high school… • Who knows exactly what they want to do after high school? For example, what kind of job do you want? • Who thinks they could walk out of here today, not knowing anything else, and be independent? • What things do you need to know to be on your own?

  4. Purpose of T’NT • The purpose of TNT is to help you understand your opportunities for life after high school. • Topics will include information about: • Educational opportunities beyond high school, • Gaining employment • Managing a budget • Living Independently

  5. Topics to be covered • Career Interest • What kind of career is right for you? • What interests you? • Independent Living - Reality Check • Do you know how much it costs to live on your own? • Are you ready to cover the cost of your expenses?

  6. Topics to be covered • Preparing for Employment • Where would you go to search for a job? • Are there community agencies to help? • Filling out Job Applications • What information should you have with you?

  7. Topics to be covered • Interviewing • How do you give a good first impression (and not scare the interviewer)? • Being a good employee • How can you be the best employee possible? • To be a good employee do you need to add more flair? (Bonus points for the person who can name that movie). • Post-Secondary Education • Do you need to go to school to get the job you want? • How much will it cost? • What are requirements to get accepted?

  8. Topics to be covered • Budgeting • How can you live within your means (or pay all of your bills)? • What are needs versus wants? • What is a gross wage, and if it is gross, why do you want one? (Ha… Get it?) • Banking • How do you open an account? • Pros and cons of having a bank account versus keeping money under your mattress (or in your freezer if you want cold hard cash).

  9. Topics to be covered • Credit • How do you establish a good credit rating? • How do you keep it? • Housing • How do you look for housing? What are some resources that will help you find housing? • Car and Rental Insurance • How do you shop for insurance? • What kind of coverage do you need?

  10. So why do you think you need to know about all of these things? • Why are we discussing them now when you’re only in high school??? • Which topics are most interesting to you?

  11. Question What are “Post-Secondary Goals”?

  12. What are post-secondary goals? • Post-secondary goals are statements that express what you would like to achieve after high school. • Goals should be based on your needs, strengths, preferences and interests. • Goals should be written for at least one of the following four areas: • Training – specific vocational or career field, independent living skill training, vocational training program, apprenticeship, On-the-job training, etc. • Education – 4 year college or university, 2 year college, technical college, etc. • Employment – paid employment (competitive, supported, sheltered); non-paid employment (volunteer, on-the-job training); military, etc. • Independent Living Skills – adult living, daily living, independent living, financial, transportation, etc.

  13. Can you Identify some of your post-secondary goals? • What do you want to do after school? • What kind of job do you want? • Where and how do you want to live? • How do you want to be involved in the community?

  14. If you are not sure of your goals, here are some things you can do to find out • Interest inventories • Transition surveys • Person-centered planning • Curriculum-based assessments • Structured interviews • Social histories • Career portfolios • Employability skills inventories • Assessments of post-school environments desired by the student • Life skills inventories • Social skills inventories • College entrance examinations • Assessment of technology needs • Vocational skills inventories • Professional assessments

  15. Wrapping up…. • What are a few things you learned today? • Can you list at least three things you know you need to learn about based on our discussion?

  16. Wrapping up…. Please complete workbook pages: 1-1 1-2 1-4

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