Assessment Toolkit

What typically occurs at an agency night about employment

While local events may differ, common components include opportunities for students and families to learn about:

Programs, services, and activities the agencies offer
Available career exploration activities that match a student’s strengths, goals, interests, and needs
Opportunities outside of the school to gain specific job and interview skills
Adult services, programs, and activities for employment that are available after high school
The documents needed to apply for programs that match their secondary transition planning

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is just one of many local and state agencies in place to help students with disabilities gain employment. Hear the stories of students who have benefited from having OVR as part of their transition planning

How to Start an Agency Night?

PASmart is a stepping stone in providing rehabilitation professionals support you throughout the entire job search process – from exploring careers and building student resumes, applying and interviewing for jobs.

Schedule a planning group to coordinate a community agency night about employment
Invite Agencies that help in the development of work skills, how to apply for jobs, and get students hired
Work with students to develop a portfolio to keep information organized
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What Can Community Agency Informational Nights Do For Students?

Students receive many benefits in one experience:

Programs, Services and Activities

All Stakeholders and transitions teams learn about the different agencies and what services that can provide.

Career Exploration Activities

Help students find out what agencies will provide career exploration activities and find out which jobs and careers match their strengths, goals, interests and needs.