Transition to Work

Teaches students to develop work, employability and social skills for the workplace.

Transition to Work is a program designed to assist students in the development of employability skills, work habits, social skills, and appropriate workplace behaviors. These skills are developed through work experiences in-house (CVCC) and at non-paid community-based sites.

Either section of this program can be repeated to meet individual needs as determined by the student’s education team.

Annual re-application is required.

Who may participate? High school students may apply. Placement in the program is determined by the student’s educational team. Annual re-application is required.

What previous experiences will help students prepare for this program?
  • Career awareness activities
  • Non-paid, in-school work experiences
 
What are some typical Transition to Work AM non-paid, community based work experiences?
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Dining prep
  • Assembly
  • Packaging
  • Stocking
  • Animal Care
  • Office Work
 
What are some current options available to me upon completion of this program?
  • Adult services through the County Board of Developmental Disabilities and/or Opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities
  • Employment in the community
  • Placement in a CVCC program

What skills will I learn?

  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • To stay on task/persistence
  • Good communication skills
  • To follow directions
  • To work independently
  • Time management skills
  • To handle conflict
  • To accept constructive criticism
  • The importance of a good work attitude, good work quality, and good attendance

What are some current options available to me upon completion of this program?

  • Adult services through the County Board of Developmental Disabilities and/or Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
  • Employment in the community
  • Placement in a CVCC program
Where do you want to go?

Assembly worker, Housekeeping, Dining Prep, Stock Person, Animal Care

Programs Focused on Transition

Credits

4.0 Elective

Instructor

Due to inclement weather conditions, CVCC will be closed Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. All day and evening classes are canceled.

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