Transition Planning for Students and Families "Getting Ready for Life"
Roads to Employment Virtual Transition Fair
Job Support Services
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Empowers people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services.
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Encourages and empowers individuals to learn, grow, develop relationships, and experience joy through our comprehensive array of programs and services.
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Our forward-looking approach empowers participants to explore and embrace all life has to offer.
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Provides support, resources, and access to competitive, meaningful employment for individuals of all abilities
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Resume building, interviewing skills, mock interviews, and job shadowing
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Career evaluations and assessments
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Job searching, job finding, and job placement Onsite job coaching to learn and maintain the job
Contact Information:
Blake Bilger
Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Cumberland, Dauphin, Snyder, and Union county.
717-247-2944 Ext. 519
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CCC envisions a community where personal dignity is honored, diversity is embraced and full inclusion is promoted in all aspects of life.
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Services are individualized to meet participant’s interests and needs.
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Transition Services offer high school students Community-Based Work Assessments, Career Exploration, Job Shadowing and informational visits to local businesses.
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Individual/group classes under our Training & Transition program teach Independent Living & Work Readiness Skills that incorporate instruction with community experiences.
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Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) provides simulated hands-on work skills samples in over 300 jobs in five career areas.
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Employment Services incorporate Career Assessment, Job Find and Job Supports to help individuals explore, prepare for and maintain Competitive Employment.
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Other available programs include Recreation Programs, Community Participation Supports, Early intervention and Support Services.
Contact Information:
Lonyta Varner,
Director of Community Integration,
Transition & Employment Services
717-447-1842
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JVBDS is the starting point for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism.
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The mental Health system in the Tri-County strives to provide recovery oriented services as well as evidenced based practices to support individuals with behavioral health needs.
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Early Intervention services that are individualized, family centered, and delivered in natural environments for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
Contact Information:
Bethlyn Corbin and Stacy Miller
JVBDS 399 Green Ave. Ext.
Lewistown, PA 17044
717-242-6467
How We Can Help:
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Informational Services
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Connection Services
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Support Services
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25 Family Advisors located across Pennsylvania
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Advocate for individuals
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Workshops based on the LifeCourse Framework
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Provide mentoring to individuals and families
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Help families make connections
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Family and Individual mentoring
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Supports/Companion
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To See various workshops we offer please click on the PDF document below or click on our Website Link!
Contact Information:
Pennsylvania Place
301 Chestnut St., Suite 403
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone:717-839-5437
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We provide high quality services and supports that maximize each individual's potential, opportunities, relationships, community involvement, and health and wellness.
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We specialize in connecting our self-advocates with opportunities to be family-focused, self-determined, individualized, person-centered, and strength-based.
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We optimize opportunities for community inclusion, growth, independence, and job readiness in all of our programs and services.
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We offer Supported Employment Services (Career Assessment, Job Finding and Development, and Job Support) as well as Benefits Counseling.
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We have three community day programs located in Bellefonte, Mount Union, and Hollidaysburg. We provide opportunities for long-term support from caring families within our lifesharing, respite, and residential programs.
Referrals can be directed to Monica Miller, Regional Director, 570-225-5514
Contact Information:
Cristy Rachau,Manager of Employment Services
Phone: 814.234.2330 ext. 113 |
Email: crachau@skillsgroup.org
How We Can Help:
The IU has many programs that provide services to thousands of kids and families across Pennsylvania.
The IU's programs are as follows:
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Early Intervention Technical Assistance
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Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
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Community Education and Workforce Services
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PaTTAN Autism Initiative
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Corrections Education
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Head Start and Early Head Start
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The IU provides various services. The IU's services are as follows:
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Professional Development
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STEM
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Special Education Services
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For specific details on programs and services offered, please go to the TIU 11's homepage.
Contact Information:
Brian Kritzer
Educational Consultant TIU 11
2527 US Highway 522 S.
McVeytown, Pa 17051
814-542-2501 ext. 104
Transition 101 Presentation
How We Can Help:
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Provide mental health case management
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Provide IDD case management
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Coordinating and monitoring services
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Identifying and locating provider services
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Advocate for individuals
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Develop need for service and outcomes
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Residential and Respite
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Day Program
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In-Home & Community Supports/Companion
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Job Support
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Behavior Support Services
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To See locations and contact information for all services, click on the PDF below:
Supports Coordination
Case Management
How We Can Help:
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WIOA Program
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Job readiness workshops
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Job search
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Job club
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Development of an Individual Employment Plan
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Counseling and career planning
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Comprehensive skill assessments
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On-the-Job Training
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Individual Training Accounts
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YOUTH Programs
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Paid Work Experiences
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Counseling and career planning
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Job readiness
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Resume and application preparation
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GED Prep/Services
Contact Information:
Lyndsey Wilson Outreach Specialist
Juniata, Perry & Cumberland Counties lyndseywilson@edsisolutions.com
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Free services to help you meet your employment goals
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Paid internships
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Earn money while exploring specific jobs
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Help with completing applications, interview practicing, and developing a resume
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Support services to assist with interview clothes, work clothes, and work tools and equipment
*Must reside in Mifflin County to receive Services
Contact Information:
Paula Dickey
Program Manager
YES to the Future
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
90 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA 17847
570-238-3400