2007 Southeast VR Agencies Transition from School to Work Conference, July 18-20, 2007

Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center
2443 Highway 54 West
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Topical Areas

Youth Empowerment and Leadership
Programs with goals assist states with self-determination and self-advocacy, and in developing youth leadership training for high school students with disabilities.

Career Development
Programs with goals to prepare youth with disabilities for postsecondary education, exploring careers and developing effective work related skills.

Job Development and Work-based Experiences
Programs with goals for arranging work-based experiences include a range of activities that build up to on-the-job experiences. These include site visits, job shadowing, and internships. Programs that facilitate entrepreneurial ventures or offer person-centered, customized employment.

Science, Math, and Technology Career Preparation
Programs with goals to present opportunities for students with disabilities to explore careers in science, mathematics, and technology.

Establishing Partnerships
Programs that have proven effective in involving multiple partners, both governmental and non-governmental, in program activities and funding.

VR State Agency Practices
Practices "showcasing" systematic approaches to linking with schools and post-school entities, early case management and services, work-based experiences that yield employment outcomes, leadership, career development, etc.

Click to Register

Maxine Kwofie
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
(V):  404-651-3499
(F):  404-651-4731
E-mail:  mkwofie1@gsu.edu

Registration and information can be found at: http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=135210

For questions, call 404-651-3499 or e-mail mkwofie1@gsu.edu.