by Suzanne Johnson | Oct 1, 2021 | Transition Network
Most new transition students are curious about what employment is all about. Joe Jones is a little different: when he started his first year at the Bend transition co-op this September, he was already established in a job, and had been getting a paycheck for almost...
by Suzanne Johnson | Sep 17, 2021 | Transition Network
The actress Audrey Hepburn had it right when she said “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m Possible.” Her words are good advice for transition students who are curious about college. Compared to the small, close-knit community of a transition program, the...
by Suzanne Johnson | Aug 27, 2021 | Transition Network, Uncategorized
A summer opportunity leads to a new career interest When Dulce Dunham joined the Sisters Summer Work Experience, she knew she’d get to try several different kinds of jobs. What she didn’t know was that she’d find a new sense of purpose and a passion for helping...
by Suzanne Johnson | Aug 12, 2021 | Transition Network
In the transition network, we talk a lot about jobs, because employment is important for young adults with disabilities. Topics like job shadowing, internships, and pre-employment skills are all part of the discussion. But there is another side to the story that often...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Remember your best friend from childhood? That person who got your jokes, shared your secrets, would play your favorite games for hours, and was there with you through the ups and downs of life. Sometimes, having just that one friend made all the difference between...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 12, 2021 | Transition Network
How make the most of your paycheck and spend wisely Did you hear about the electrician who got his first paycheck? He was shocked! All jokes aside, receiving your first paycheck is exciting. It feels good to be rewarded for hard work! The first payday can be a...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 23, 2021 | Transition Network
A training opportunity for teachers Sure, employment skills and work experiences are important. Resume building, job shadowing, knowing what to wear to an interview—it’s no surprise that transition teachers focus on these areas. But what topics do our students find...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 14, 2021 | Transition Network
Four Q&As to help transition students jumpstart the season Summer is finally here! The days are long, the skies are sunny, and transition programs are wrapping up the school year. Pack up the boots and parkas and break out the flipflops and tank tops, because...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 1, 2021 | Transition Network
On a typical day, Cooper Thompson’s shifts at work follow a predictable routine. It’s one of the things he likes about his job at Walmart, where he collects carts from the parking lot. Thompson, age 18, is also a student in the transition program in Redmond. He knows...
by Suzanne Johnson | May 26, 2021 | Transition Network
Looking for a job?: Meet Michelle Furman, VR Employment Counselor Michelle Furman is new to the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) team in Central Oregon, but she’s had plenty of experience helping people with disabilities find jobs they enjoy. Before she began...
