Job Exploration Counseling

• Purpose: To assist students in understanding different career options and identifying career interests.
• Activities: This can include career assessments, exploration of labor market trends, informational interviews with professionals, and discussions about various career paths.
• Goal: To help students form a realistic understanding of potential job opportunities and the skills required for different careers.

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Work-Based Learning Experiences

• Purpose: To provide real-life work experiences where students can apply academic and vocational skills and develop new skills.
• Activities: This includes internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and on-the-job trainings. These experiences can be paid or unpaid and are tailored to the student's interests and abilities.
• Goal: To give students hands-on experience in a work setting, fostering skills like teamwork, communication, and work ethic.

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Counseling on Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education

• Purpose: To guide students in understanding the options for continuing education after high school.
• Activities: This involves providing information on different types of post-secondary institutions (like colleges, universities, technical schools), admission processes, and financial aid options. It also includes assistance with application processes.
• Goal: To help students make informed decisions about their educational future and understand how it aligns with their career goals.

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Workplace Readiness Training

• Purpose: To prepare students for the workplace through skill development.
• Activities: Training often includes developing soft skills (like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork), understanding employer expectations, time management, and job search techniques (like resume writing and interview preparation).
• Goal: To equip students with the necessary skills to successfully enter and navigate the workplace.

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Instruction in Self-Advocacy

• Purpose: To empower students to understand and effectively communicate their needs and rights in educational and employment settings.
• Activities: This involves teaching students about their rights and responsibilities, how to seek accommodations, self-awareness (understanding their strengths and weaknesses), and how to communicate effectively.
• Goal: To ensure students are able to advocate for themselves in post-secondary education and employment, fostering independence and self-confidence.

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