Transition Program for Young Adults

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Transition Program for Young Adults

• 19-22 Year Old Students With Special Needs

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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

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TPYA Focus

• Gaining Independence
• Making Choices
• Becoming a productive and active member of the
  community

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Skill Development

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

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Person Centered Planning

• Likes Dislikes
• Community Activities
• Support Network
• The Future

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Internship Key Components

• Vocational Assessment
• Prevocational Skills
• Workplace Readiness
• Career Exploration
• School-Based Internships
• Community-Based Internships

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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

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Internship Goals

• Provide hands-on job training
• Prepare students for competitive employment

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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

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Internship Placements

• Habitat for Humanity
• YMCA
• Mother Hubbards Cupboard
• TJ Maxx

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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