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San Diego Community College District San Diego Community College District. Jenny Nominni & Rusty Krumm Vocational Specialists February21, 2013. What is WorkAbility III?. Partnership program between SDCCD and DOR

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San Diego Community College District San Diego Community College District

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  1. San Diego Community College District San Diego Community College District Jenny Nominni & Rusty Krumm Vocational Specialists February21, 2013

  2. What is WorkAbility III? • Partnership program between SDCCD and DOR • Serves students with disabilities attending classes at any of the 9 SDCCD locations • Mesa, City, Miramar, 6 Continuing Education Sites • Provides comprehensive career counseling services • Individualized one on one counseling • Goal is to give students the tools needed to be successfully and independently employed

  3. Who is Eligible? • 3 Requirements • Must have an open case with the DOR • Must be enrolled in at least 1 course within SDCCD • Must be motivated to find employment

  4. Summary of Services Provided • Career Exploration: online interest assessments, job shadows, and informational interviews • Employment Preparation: master employment application, resume writing, online resources, job leads, mock interviewing, interview attire, employer outreach • Vocational Experience: Combination of education and work experience-internships, volunteer, or paid experience

  5. Summary of Services Provided • Worksite Monitoring: job retention strategies, time management, stress reduction techniques, communication with employer • Accommodations: on the job worksite accommodation evaluations, advocate for accommodations

  6. WorkAbility III Staff: • Program Coordinator • Jamila DeCarli, M.S. • Vocational Specialists • Rusty Krumm, M.S. • Isabelle Martin, M.S. • Jenny Nominni, M.S. CRC, Specialization in Deafness • Kaveh Bahraini, Specialization in Psychiatric Disabilities • Christina Key, Specialization in Cognitive Disabilities • Stephanie Leuer, M.S. • Graduate Student Interns • Marita Beiner, Specialization in Psychiatric Disabilities

  7. Who is Successful? • Students who are motivated to find work • Students who meet regularly with counselor • Partnership between the vocational specialist and the student • Students who are in regular communication with counselor • Phone • Email • Students who combine academics with work experience

  8. What Can You Do To Assist? • Make sure the student gets connected with Department of Rehabilitation early • Talk about employment and postsecondary education options early • Set up campus visits • Know and discuss the difference between the supports received in high school vs. college • Encourage a healthy combination of both school and work • High but realistic expectations: promote career development, personal discovery, and independence • Mobility training

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