The goal of the Summer Transition Program is to develop innovative programs across the state using best practices to provide opportunities for job exploration, employment preparation, and work experiences using such techniques as short-term internships, job shadowing, and hands-on learning activities for students with disabilities, to increase the likelihood of successfully transitioning to competitive integrated employment. All programs must provide at least one (1) of the PreEmployment Transition Services for students with disabilities during the summer of 2025. The PreEmployment Transition Services are: 4 1. Job Exploration Counseling. Examples of eligible activities include interest inventories, exploration of relevant career fields and potential jobs, and learning about career opportunities and pathways. 2. Work-based Learning Experiences. Examples of eligible activities include job shadowing, workplace site visits, work opportunities, paid or unpaid internships, obtaining transferable skills, and summer employment provided in an integrated setting. 3. Workplace Readiness Training. Activities include training to develop interpersonal skills, independent living skills, and leadership abilities. This could include managing disclosure and how to request accommodations, instruction in employability skills and transportation training...
