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Developing People, C oweta C ounty S chool S ystem Changing Lives, C oweta C ommitted to S tudent S uccess Building Communities A Community Partnership

Goodwill Territory Spans 50 Counties in AL and GA

Goodwill’s Career Services Locations: 1 Success Center (Columbus Midtown) 9 Career Centers (Albany, Auburn, Carrolton, Columbus East, Phenix City Alabama, Newnan East & West, & Valdosta)  Career Education  Resume Prep  Job Search Assistance  Employer Support Services  Bilingual Services  Financial Services  VITA Free Tax Preparation

Education & Training Services Centers in Albany, Columbus, Newnan East, and Valdosta  Serving people with social, economic, physical, emotional, and other barriers to employment with : • Job Skills Certification Training • Employment Assistance • Job Support Services • Soft Skill Development • Career Exploration & Development

Organizational 2012 Outcomes  Served 34,074 people throughout our region  Connected 4,506 people with competitive employment

Coweta County School System • 626 students with disabilities at the high school level • 3 high schools (East Coweta, Newnan, Northgate) • Robust work-based learning/dual-enrollment opportunities for students on track to receive a regular high school diploma • Identified need in the area of training opportunities for students with disabilities age 18-22 who lack skills needed to participate in current work-based learning opportunities (approximately 5% of our SWD population) and who will be transitioning from high school to employment

Coweta County School System  State Performance Plan  Goal I. Improve Post-School Outcomes for SWD • CCSS area of focus • Expanding opportunities for students with disabilities who are 18 – 22 years of age

Combine:  An area of focus in Coweta County, with  An awesome presentation by Goodwill at our Transition Council meeting AND………………

Collaboration Happened

Program Purpose To support, encourage and provide training opportunities for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to employment

A candidate for the program is: E2E Prep Track E2E Track  A current student with an IEP  A current student with an IEP  A student who requires pre-  A student who can benefit from requisite skills in order to benefit vocational technical training in from future vocational training and preparation for being placed in possible employment employment  A student who will stay in school  A student who will be exiting at until their 22 nd birthday the end of the term/year

Program Calendar  All students are transported, by school system, from their schools to the Goodwill Training Center during all phases  Classes are 3 hours per day  Each day begins with a 15 min process meeting and roll-call  Work Experience may include Education Experience if identified as client need  Students participate in Jobs Club each Friday

Curriculum Monthly Calendar AUGUST - DECEMBER  Designed for students who require additional time, practice, and repetition to learn skills necessary to be employed and independent after graduation  Program will provide:  Exposure to a variety of employment experiences based on interest, ability, and goals  Extensive instruction on pre-requisite skills needed to obtain employment  Assistance in obtaining required items for securing employment (ID, work attire, transportation, etc.)  Practice modified vocational skills in a closely supervised, simulated environment  Instruction in soft-skills prior enrollment in E2E

JANUARY  Work Evaluation  Determines clients ability level in various work environments at various levels of mental, emotional, and physical activity  Exploration  Through hands-on and simulated experiences, the client self identifies area of work interest

FEBRUARY LIFE WORK APPLICATION PREMISE Application of adaptive and soft skill development aligned with personal assessment and vocational interest resulting in behavioral change and new skills.

The 4 Assessments  Personal Inventory  A worksheet to focus the client on likes, dislikes, strengths, struggles, keepers, and changers. Helps to identify patterns of behavior.  My Seven Dream Jobs  If you had no limitations, what would you do with your time to give your life meaning. Holland based self-identified vocational interest.  O*Net Vocational Interest Assessment  Holland based assessment for identifying themes of vocational interest. Assessed identification of vocational interest.  Fantasy vs. Reality  A work sheet to help the client synthesize the difference between the self- identified and the assessed vocational interest.

LWA Community  Complete a minimum of 16 individualized activities between 20 to 40 hours  Example: Clock Setting, Money Handling, Build a Community, Ethics the Game  Complete 2 Weeks of Job Readiness Training  Resume Writing, Interviewing, Professionalism  At the completion of LWA Community, participate earns Key to Community

8 Universal Areas of Skill Development  HOME  WORK  COMMUNITY  FINANCES  RECREATION  RELATIONSHIPS  EDUCATION  DREAMS

MARCH Skills Certification Training PREMISE Application of nationally recognized curriculum, hands-on skills, and certification taught by technical school instructors. Students will build confidence, demonstrate proficiency in the industry, and increase soft skills.

Custodial & Hospitality  Nationally Certified through Spartan Chemicals  Technical College CEU credits for successful completion  Soft-skill Reinforcement

Retail Customer Service  Nationally Certified through National Retail Federation  Technical College CEU credits for successful completion  Customer service skills flexible for multiple work environments

Food Service (2015)  ServSafe Food Handlers Certification  Technical College CTE credits for successful completion  Based on standard industry practices for competitive employment

April Work Experience Work Experience

Hands-on Application  Practice theory learned in classroom instruction  Integrate Life Work Application Skills in simulated or live work environment  Work side-by-side with other workers to learn team building and conflict resolution  Build work stamina to compete with seasoned workers

MAY Work Experience Job Connection

Job Connection  Transitions from Work Experience to Employment Opportunities  Develop Self-advocacy Skills  Learn about Workplace Accommodations and Assistive Technology Options  Practice Job Readiness Skills: Networking, Interviewing, and Job Search

The Future Graduation and Continued Services

Graduation  Cake!  Friends, Family, and Natural Supports

Continued Services  Weekly Jobs Club  Job Coaching  Placement Services  Continued Support for 12 months after completion of program from GWISR

MCSD/GWISR Outcomes  2010-2011  7 students completed the program  5 employed  2 students put on interrupted status  2011-2012 • 17 students completed the program • 13 students employed • 2 students put on interrupted status • 1 student referred to Warm Springs • 1 currently in training

MCSD/GWISR Outcomes – Continued  2012-2013  6 students completed the program  3 students employed  1 student placed on interrupted status  2 students are currently in training.  2013-2014  14 students are currently in training (Columbus)  11 students are currently in training (Newnan East)

Expected Outcomes  50% Completion Rate  Positive Behavior Outcomes  Job Readiness Competency  Develop a Go-to-Work Attitude  Independence and Increased Confidence

Expected Outcomes  70% Job Connection Rate  Positive Behavior Outcomes  Job Readiness Competency  Develop a Go-to-Work Attitude  Independence and Increased Confidence  LWA and Skills Certifications

Future Discussions  Funding  MOU  Staff Sharing  Process Development  Community Outreach & Partnerships  Community Advisory Council  Explore Relationship with Central Educational Center (CEC)

Contact Information Stacey Barnett – Special Education Program Specialist – Coweta County School System – stacey.barnett@cowetaschools.net Melissa Casablanca – Special Education Director – Coweta County School System – melissa.casablanca@cowetaschools.net Lisa Hicks – District Manager South Goodwill Southern Rivers – lhicks@gwisr.org Carole Ann Fields – Career Services Manager Goodwill Southern Rivers – cafields@gwisr.org