Transcript 2015 Transition Night Power Point

Welcome to
Mission Valley SELPA’s
Transition Information Night
February 4th 2015
Abilities
Transition Considerations and Related Activities
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Academic
Independent Living
Health
Employment
Social ~ Recreational
Legal
Special Thanks to All for coming!
• Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Ohlone College
• Job Corps
• Cypress Mandela Training
• MVROP
• Alameda County Transportation
(Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program)
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Tri-City Volunteers
• Fremont Adult School
• BORP
(Adaptive Sports & Recreation)
• EvoLibri
(Neurodiversity Counseling)
Presenters, Agencies & Vendors
Brief Descriptions . . .
Transition Partnership Program (TPP) STAFF
Christopher Crone Assistant Director of FUSD, Special Education
TPP/WorkAbility Program Manager
Rosa Burciaga, Lead Case Manager
Workability/TPP/NPS
Paula Guerrero, Employment Specialist
American/Newark/COIL
Eddie Tostado, Employment Specialist
Irvington/James Logan
Manjit Dhillon, Employment Specialist
Washington/Kennedy
David Vargas, Employment Specialist
MSJ/Robertson/MS WorkAbility
Gene Viens, Deparment of Rehabilitation (DOR) Counselor
Transition Partnership Program (TPP)
Transition Partnership Program (TPP)
The Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is a partnership program with the Department
of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the Fremont, Newark, and New Haven Unified School Districts.
The program’s primary focus is to serve high school
students in special education who are interested in
obtaining an entry-level job after high school.
*Post-secondary vocational training may be considered if
approved by the DOR Counselor.
The TPP staff works closely with the DOR Counselor to
provide continuous support to students (after eligibility)
to make sure the employment goals are achieved.
Transition Partnership Program (TPP) -continued
What Services are Available from the Department of Rehabilitation?
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Counseling and Guidance
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Job Search
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Assistive Technology
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Placement Services
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Vocational Evaluation
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Referrals to other s
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Transportation Allowance
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Work Clothes, Tools & Equipment
*Some of these services are based on your ability to pay.
Outside benefits will be used when available (i.e., Financial Aid).
WorkAbility STAFF
DEBORAH MELLO- Career College Specialist WorkAbility
(High School & Middle School)
Irvington/MSJ/COIL/Horner
TERRY VALENCIA- Career College Specialist WorkAbility
(High School & Middle School)
American/Kennedy/Robertson & Walters
LORRAINE NEIRA- Career College Specialist
WorkAbility - High School
James Logan, Conley-Caraballo
High Schools, NH Adult School
DANIELLE CRANON- Career College Specialist
WorkAbility - High School
Newark Memorial High School
WorkAbility Program
WorkAbility provides pre–employment skills training for high
school students in special education. It is designed to promote
career awareness and preparation while students are
completing their high school requirements.
WorkAbility can assist students with decisions regarding career
goals and preparation for the world of work, as well as,
provide ongoing support and guidance. WorkAbility is funded
by the California State Department of Education, Special
Education Division.
Self-Advocacy/Self Determination
Transition Planning
Career Information
Interagency Referrals
Job Readiness Skill
Job Referrals
Assessment of Interests
Assessment of interests
College Connections
Department of Rehabilitation(DOR)
What is the Department of Rehabilitation?
The Department of Rehabilitation is a state agency
that assists adults with disabilities to find employment
and to live independently in their communities.
What Services are Available from the Department of Rehabilitation?
Counseling and Guidance
Assistive Technology
Vocational Evaluation
Transportation Allowance
Job Search
Placement Services
Referrals to other agencies
Work Clothes, Tools, Equipment
Some of these services are based on your ability to pay.
Outside benefits will be used when available (i.e., Financial Aid).
Our Mission, our Passion......
to provide comprehensive services which enrich the lives of
neurodiverse individuals throughout their lifetime.
We are located in Santa Clara, California, in the
center of Silicon Valley, and are dedicated to enriching the
lives of our neurodiverse clientele.
Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center
• Business Services
• Community Organization
• Educational Organization
To learn about our ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS call: 1-866-EBWORKS
About
The Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Centers in Newark and Fremont are a publicly-funded resource
for jobs, education, training, and business development in Newark, Union City, and Fremont.
Mission
Connecting people with employment and training opportunities to empower the individual and
strengthen the local economy.
http://www.tricitiesonestop.com/
http://www.jobcorps.gov/
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young
people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find
and keep a good job. Job Corps provides the all-around skills
needed to succeed in a career and in life to eligible young people, at
least 16 years of age, who qualify as low income.
Call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627
Mission Valley ROP
Leader In Career
Education
5019Technical
Stevenson
Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
What We Do!
Phone: 510-657-1865
Mission Valley ROP is a provider of career
training for high tech, high pay and high
demand fields! In existence for over forty
years, MVROP has been instrumental in
preparing students for successful business,
medical, and technical careers. Operating
under a partnership with Fremont, New
Haven, and Newark Unified School Districts,
approximately 4,000 students (adult and high
school) participate each year in ROP’s
exemplary educational programs.
http://www.mvrop.org
Transition
Partnership
Program
(TPP)
&
WorkAbility
Program
Contact
Information
CHRISTOPHER CRONE
Transition Program Manager
DO Phone: 657-2350 ext. 1461
FAX 659-2549 DO
Office Location: District Office
e-mail: [email protected]
ROSA BURCIAGA - TPP & WorkAbility
Lead Case Manager
WA Middle School/Washington/TPP/NPS
Phone: 657-2350 ext. 12436
FAX: 510-659-2549
Office Location: District Office
e-mail: [email protected]
MANJIT DHILLON - TPP
Job Coach/Job Developer
Washington/Kennedy High/NPS
Phone: 510-657-9155 ext: 49435
FAX: 659-2549 DO
Office Location: Robertson High School
e-mail: [email protected]
DEBBY MELLO - WorkAbility (High & Mdle Sch.)
Career College Specialist
Irvington/MSJ/COIL
Phone: 657-2350 ext. 12224
FAX: 659-2549
Office Location: District Office
e-mail: [email protected]
EDDIE TOSTADO - TPP
Job Coach/Job Developer
Irvington/James Logan
Phone: 656-5711 ext. 46338
FAX: 659-2549 DO
Office Location: Irvington High School Rm. 102
e-mail: [email protected]
TERRY VALENCIA - WorkAbility (High & Mdle Sch.)
Career College Specialist
American/Kennedy/Robertson
Phone: 657-9155 ext. 49434
FAX: 656-2793
Office Location: Robertson High School
e-mail: [email protected]
PAULA GUERRERO - TPP
Job Coach/Job Developer
American/Newark/COIL
Phone: 657-9155 ext. 49431
FAX: 659-2549 DO
Office Location: Robertson High School
e-mail: [email protected]
LORRAINE NEIRA - WorkAbility
James Logan, Conley-Caraballo HS, NH Adult School
Phone: 510-471-2520 ext. 60133
FAX: 510-675-0876
Office Location: James Logan High School
email: [email protected]
DAVID C. VARGAS - TPP & WorkAbility
Job Coach/Job Developer
Middle Schools/Washington/Mission High/Robertson
Phone: 657-9155 ext. 49432
FAX: 659-2549 DO
Office Location: Robertson High School
e-mail: [email protected]
DANIELLE CRANON - WorkAbility
Newark Memorial High School
Phone: 510-818-4471
FAX: 510-794-2079
Office Location: Newark Memorial High School
e-mail: [email protected]