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Wuh typically occurs at uh agency night ‘bout employment

While local events might differ, common components include opportunities fuh students an’ families tuh learn ‘bout:

Programs, services, an’ activities de agencies offer
Available career exploration activities dat match uh student’s strengths, goals, interests, an’ needs
Opportunities outside uh de school tuh gain specific job an’ interview skills
Adult services, programs, an’ activities fuh employment dat available after high school
De documents needed tuh apply fuh programs dat match dem secondary transition planning

De Office uh Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) iz just one uh many local an’ state agencies in place tuh help students wid disabilities gain employment. Hear de stories uh students who benefited from having OVR as part uh dem transition planning.

How tuh Start an Agency Night?

PA Smart iz uh steppingstone in providing rehabilitation professionals support you throughout de entire job search process – from exploring careers an’ building student resumes, applying an’ interviewing fuh jobs.

Schedule uh planning group tuh coordinate uh community agency night ‘bout employment
Invite Agencies dat help in de development uh work skills, how tuh apply fuh jobs, an’ get students hired
Work wid students tuh develop uh portfolio tuh keep information organized
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Wuh Cuh Community Agency Informational Nights Do Fuh Students?

Students receive many benefits in one experience:

Programs, Services an’ Activities

All Stakeholders an’ transitions teams learn ‘bout de different agencies an’ wuh services dat cuh provide.

Career Exploration Activities

Help students find out wuh agencies gine provide career exploration activities an’ find out which jobs an’ careers match dem strengths, goals, interests an’ needs.