Expectation of Competitive Integrated Employment

Less than 14, Age 14, Ages 15-16, Ages 17-18, Ages 19-21, Ages 22-24

Goal:

To have each student gain pre-employment transition services, work-based learning experiences and informative assessments throughout their high school years to make progress toward their employment related goal. Each student will have a paid employment experience before they leave high school increasing their chances of competitive integrated employment when they move into the community.

Before, during and after high school students should be presented with opportunities to increase their awareness, exploration and preparation for employment.

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Less than 14

Less Than 14

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Expects to be employed in a community, integrated job
Exposed to benefits counseling
Identifies employment opportunities in their community

Understands the connection between work and academic skills
Understands the process to obtain employment

Service	Schools	DVR	HCPF	Parent Centers	COEF
Job exploration and counseling	X	X
Workplace readiness training including social skills	X
Assistive Technology	X
Work-based learning experiences	X
Children Waiver Services			X
Career focused youth leadership activities	X			X	X

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Age 14

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Goals for post-secondary employment supports career pathway of interest
Understands the basics of financial literacy the benefits of employment
Identified personal attributes in teamwork, conflict management, problem-solving and learning
Understands the concept and standards of work performance

Service	Schools	DVR	HCPF	Workforce Centers	Parent Centers	COEF
Technical skill attainment	X	X		X
Job exploration and counseling	X	X		X
Workplace readiness training including social skills	X	X
Assistive technology	X
Work-based learning experiences	X	X
Benefits Planning		X
Children Waiver Services			X
Career focused youth leadership activities	X				X	X

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Ages 15-16

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Ability to navigate benefit information and tools
Research labor market information and identified careers of interest
Acquire skills in conflict management, problem solving, and teamwork.

Developed resume (written, visual and/or video), cover letter template, reference, and network
Participates in school and community workplace opportunities to build skills and experiences

Service	Schools	DVR	HCPF	Workforce Centers	Parent Centers	COEF
Technical skill attainment	X	X		X
Job exploration and counseling	X	X		X
Workplace readiness training including social skills	X	X		X
Assistive Technology	X	X
Work-based learning experiences, including paid work	X	X		X
Job Coaching	X	X
Customized Employment		X
Benefits Planning		X
Children Waiver Services			X
Career focused youth leadership activities	X				X	X

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Ages 17-18

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Participated in competitive integrated employment experiences
Understand available benefits and how they support reaching career goals
Learn about their benefits and then management of benefits
Discover training options and requirement(s) for occupations of interests

Apply core work skills including, teamwork, problem solving, conflict management
Demonstrate skills of finding jobs, completing applications, contacting potential employers, and engaging in mock interviews
Develop and practice work performance skills through work opportunities and experiences

Service	Schools	DVR	HCPF	Workforce Centers	Parent Centers	COEF
Technical skill attainment	X	X		X
Job exploration and counseling	X	X		X
Workplace readiness training including social skills	X	X		X
Assistive Technology	X	X
Work-based learning experiences, including paid work	X	X		X
Job Coaching	X	X
Customized Employment		X
Benefits Planning		X
Children Waiver Services			X
Adult Waiver Services			X
Career focused youth leadership activities	X				X	X

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Ages 19-21

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Paid competitive integrated employment
Understand SSA income reporting options and work incentives
Behaviors critical to succeed in workplace

Apply for jobs of interest with targeted resume, cover letter and references
Demonstrates ability to be reliable, dedicated, productive, cooperative, self-disciplined and quality work performance skills through work-based learning experiences and real work opportunities

Service	Schools	DVR	HCPF	Workforce Centers
Technical skill attainment				X
Job exploration and counseling	X	X		X
Workplace readiness training including social skills	X			X
Assistive Technology	X	X
Work-based learning experiences, including paid work	X	X		X
Job Search and Placement Support	X	X		X
Job Coaching	X	X
Customized Employment		X
Individual Planning Sessions		X
Benefits Planning		X
Adult Waiver Services			X

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Ages 22-24

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Achieve post-secondary employment outcome
Financial Literacy for Benefits Counseling- Utilize SSA work incentives
Career Pathways- Set individual career advancement goals in selected career pathway

Employability Skills- Integrate work skills and apply lifelong learning habits and behaviors in real world situations
Job Seeking Skills- Demonstrate interview skills and job seeking, including networking with confidence
Work Opportunities and Performance- Employed in competitive, integrated employment of their choice

Service	DVR	HCPF	Post Secondary Education	Workforce Center	Parent Centers	COEF
Workplace Readiness/essential skills				X
Technical skill attainment			X	X
Career Development and Advising	X		X	X
Assistive Technology support	X
Job Search and Placement Support	X			X
Job Coaching	X
Customized Employment	X
Individual Planning Session	X
Soft Skills Training	X
Benefits Planning	X
Adult Waiver Services		X
Youth leadership activities			X		X	X

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