2015 TASH Conference

Learn from Portland's Employment First Seamless Transition Pilot Project. We've been on a journey to increase the number of students exiting school transition programs that are making a smooth & seamless transition to competitive employment of choice. We have created a team approach to support students and families with this exciting life change. We will discuss our model, what has and has not been successful and how you might create a similar team within your transition program. Over 50% of the students exiting the CTC program in June 2015 were employed. Our panel will include a Transition Teacher, Employment Specialist and an employed graduate. OBJECTIVES: By the end of this session participants should be able to: In the end session participants should be able to: 1. Use practical strategies to facilitate collaboration between agencies or individuals tasked with seamless transition or creating competitive employment outcomes. 2. Recognize barriers that derail seamless transition outcomes. 3. Identify the essential features that underpin either a seamless transition or competitive employment outcome (e.g. roles and responsibilities, transportation, soft skills, motivation to work, work incentives, etc.).