1. Achieve with us. YTP Statewide Conference Hood River, Oregon February 21, 2013

2. Achieve with us. Cheryl Cisneros Project Manager Parent  Project Employ  OCASD  Employment First  DD Coalition GO! Project Introductions

3. School to Work Grant Initiative Grant funding provided by: Three year of project in Marion County with 24 active participants. 32 Washington County students first two years. Of 12 actively involved, 4 hired within this past year! Goal: Assist young adults with DD ages16-21 transition from school to ongoing employment that provides competitive pay, personal pride and joy. Achieve with us.

4. We believe that everyone can work and has something to contribute! Project Employ provides advocacy support, creative strategies and person-centered approaches while facilitating collaborative interagency team relationships and helping students navigate the transition process Technical Assistance provided by Debra McLean of OTAC Achieve with us.

5. Transition Teams Achieve with us. Student Family & Friends SchoolOVRS Job Developers Project Employ Brokerage/ CDDP

6. Recruitment & Orientation Interagency approach to recruitment, wonderful response by school districts and DD services. Students sign participation agreements and family support is required. Students are provided with a resource binder outlining various agency services and a tool to organize their individual plans. Achieve with us.

7. Person-Centered Planning Events Strengths & Skills What Works & Doesn’t Work Job Possibilities Vision for the Future Resources Next Steps Guides IEP, ISP and Job Development Process Achieve with us.

8. Entrepreneurship Training Focus on Strengths and Preferences Flexibility Personal Wealth Possible SSI Programs Available Achieve with us.

9. Interview Practice Events Effective Strategies for Verbal & Non-Verbal Job Seekers High & Low-Tech Tools Corporate HR Director Volunteer Involvement Builds Confidence Achieve with us.

10. Video Resumes & Job Prop Photo Op Party Illustrates interests and portrays ability Another interview practice opportunity Various uses of photo images; powerful tool Take photos at all work locations! Builds confidence Achieve with us.

11. Strengths & Interests Poster Party Highlights elements of Person-Centered Plan Creative Expression of Individual Skills Showcase Display Item for Employer Events Relaxing & Reinforcing Activity Builds Confidence Achieve with us.

12. Employer Luncheon & Resource Fair Achieve with us. “Celebrating Opportunities”  150 invited employers and community partners  Luncheon presentations from the Governor’s Workforce Policy Advisor; Oregon Director of Developmental Disability Services; and two state legislators.  Employer Excellence awards were presented to Powell’s Books and the Nike Employee Store.  Student showcase posters and slide show. Strategic seating.

13. Getting the Job Done! Achieve with us.

14. Job Development Training Hands-On Community Exploration Activities Produces Job Leads & Connections with Potential Employers Increases Awareness of Supported Employment Achieve with us.

15. Facilitating the Process Direct support before, during and after IEP, ISP and OVRS planning meetings as requested Ongoing technical assistance Facilitate OVRS Intake Process Job developer mentoring Transition process navigation map project State agency and legislative policy advocacy Achieve with us.

16. Creating Dynamic Teams & Systems Change Interactive Professional Events Designed to Build Dynamic Interagency Teams on a Local & State Level Transition Committee Participation Achieve with us.

17. OCASD Transition Collaboration Chart Achieve with us.

18. Interagency Transition Mapping Achieve with us.

19. Cheryl Cisneros, Project Manager 503-581-2726 | 503-798-2062 Email: ccisneros@thearcoregon.orgccisneros@thearcoregon.org NEW! Website: www.thearcoregon.orgwww.thearcoregon.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/arcoregon.projectemploywww.facebook.com/arcoregon.projectemploy Questions? THANK YOU!