These videotaped sessions or in some cases, presentation slides, are all geared towards students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click on the session title to view the video recording or slides.
Please direct any questions regarding the Transition Fair to capitalareaemployment1st@gmail.com
Career Studies Program at Penn State Harrisburg
Presenters: Dr. Linda Rhen and Sandy McBride
Description:
Career Studies Program is a U.S. Department of Education approved Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP), where individuals with intellectual disabilities can obtain a high-quality, individualized post-secondary education that leads to social and professional networks, careers, and a bright future. Career Studies is an inclusive two-year, four-semester program that includes academic and social enrichment, career exploration, and practical work experiences.
Our program mission is to provide enriching and inclusive post-secondary education and career exploration experiences that lead to independence and competitive employment.
I Got the Interview, Now What?
Presenter: Goodwill Industries
Description:
For students who will be applying for a job in the future. This session will provide guidance to have a successful job interview. What to do and what not to do during an interview to make it a success and leave an impression.
Healthy Relationships and Boundaries
Presenter: Laura Dadswell, South Central HCQU
Description:
Social relationships in our lives, boundaries within those relationships, personal space, and recognizing body language. If there is time, we will cover “signs” in a healthy vs unhealthy relationship.
College Options in PA for Students with IDD
Presenter: Heather Berra
Description:
While Penn State Middletown is the closest college to our area that offers college programming for students with IDD, there are 17 others as well! Find out a little bit about what other college options are available in PA.
Life After High School – If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!
Presenter: Kelly Arnold, Office of Developmental Program
Description:
For some of you, this may be your last year in high school, and some of you may have a few more years to go. Regardless, now is a great time to think about what you would like to do when you graduate. What do you enjoy doing? What is important to you? What are you really interested in? What are you already good at? Explore these questions and more in this session, and then leave with confidence knowing that if you can dream it, you can do it!
Social Media for Teens
Presenter: Geri Schaffer
Description:
In this session, participants will discuss social media practices and safety, in addition to helpful tech tips and tricks.