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Building a Work Experience Program

Video: Building a Work Experience Program


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Presenters: Ken Kelly, Community Transitions Manager, Wayne County Board of DD; Patrick Johns, Transitions Specialist, Wayne County Board of DD

The Wayne County Board of DD and their CBDD School have developed a comprehensive work experience program for their students to participate in over the summer. With high expectations for all, the Wayne CBDD School Team is supporting their students by providing a variety of authentic work experiences. Learn more about their program and how they’re preparing students for the world of work and adulthood.

The presentation will cover:

  • the positive impact authentic work experience can have on a student and their family
  • the components of a successful authentic work experience

This clip was taken from Journey titled “Building a Work Experience Program for Students with Complex Needs”.

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