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Transition Program for Young Adults

Transition Program for Young Adults. 19-22 Year Old Students With Special Needs. History. Program began in 1997 after two years of planning by NHCS Currently has two community sites (Spencer and UNCWilmington) Funding is provided through NHCS. TPYA Focus. Gaining Independence

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Transition Program for Young Adults

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  1. Transition Program for Young Adults 19-22 Year Old Students With Special Needs

  2. History • Program began in 1997 after two years of planning by NHCS • Currently has two community sites (Spencer and UNCWilmington) • Funding is provided through NHCS

  3. TPYA Focus • Gaining Independence • Making Choices • Becoming a productive and active member of the community

  4. Skill Development • Transportation • Vocational Training • Recreation and Leisure • Accessing Community Resources • Independent Living Skills • Review of Academic Skills

  5. Person Centered Planning • Likes & Dislikes • Community Activities • Support Network • The Future

  6. Internship Key Components • Vocational Assessment • Prevocational Skills • Workplace Readiness • Career Exploration • School-Based Internships • Community-Based Internships

  7. Internship Goals • Teach work behaviors and attitudes needed for Job Placement • Teach skills needed to maintain a job • Assess student interests and aptitudes • Provide varied work experiences • Nurture and develop self esteem by performing meaningful job tasks successfully

  8. Internship Goals • Provide hands-on job training • Prepare students for competitive employment

  9. Internship Placements • Cape Fear Literacy Council • Vintage Value • Spencer Building • Baptist Activity Center • UNCW- Watson School of Education • Cape Fear Railroad Museum • Kids Making It • Arboretum

  10. Internship Placements • Habitat for Humanity • YMCA • Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard • TJ Maxx

  11. For More Information • Sandra Werling Transition Liaison New Hanover Co. Schools 910-254-4449 Kimberly Stokes Janet Hughes UNCW Spencer Building TPYA Teacher TPYA Teacher 910-962-7304 910-254-4142

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