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Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA)

DVR must set aside 15% of its budget to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with a disability ($1.5 M)

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Have an IEP or 504 Plan

A student who has a physical, sensory, intellectual, mental health, or communication disability, not “identified” by the school district for special education or related services.

ex. could be students who have difficulties learning or difficulties with attention, or they are challenged in an emotional or behavioral way. This could also include kids who have been through treatment or involved in foster care or juvenile justice.

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After School Activity

$1,500 stipend directly to the

teacher

In-School Activity

$1,500 is paid directly to the school to enhance and expand transition services

Two ways DVR pays to facilitate these programs in your school.

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Workplace readiness training based on “Skills to Pay the Bills”

7 modules that cover the Soft Skills that every employer is looking for:

Communication
Teamwork
Enthusiasm and Attitude
Problem Solving
Professionalism

+ Developing a personal self-advocacy plan

https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition-jobz-club.htm

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Critical thinking
Financial literacy

Communication
Leadership

Collaboration
Social Skills

Italian Night, Galena

Pizza Express, Togiak

Grizzpresso, Kasigluk

S’Cool Store’s 5 modules introduce students to entrepreneurship and small business concepts!

Students, working together, have a chance to develop their very own small pop-up business.

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Bridging the Gap Between Spec. Ed. and CTE

Pathways Invitation:

https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/pathways.html

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After School Activity

$1,500 stipend directly to the

teacher

In-School Activity

$1,500 is paid directly to the school to enhance and expand transition services

Two ways DVR pays to facilitate these programs in your school.

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1. Teacher returns Teacher Vendor application and W9.

2. Teacher returns DVR Request for pre-ETS for all student participants.

3. Jim will issue an Authorization for Purchase (AFP). The AFP is DVR’s version of a purchase order. This authorizes you to bill DVR.

4. Teacher implements modules.

5. Teacher submits one invoice along with student exit surveys for each youth.

It’s pretty darn easy to get started!

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4-to-6-week program that combines 145 hr. paid work with 15 hr. paid instruction
Over 200 student participants each summer
$320,000.00 in student wages paid in 2021

We also fund wages for High School Work Experience Programs during the school year!

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Transition Camps - Delivered by SERRC staff that combines engaging activities, transition resources, training and presentations & tours from:

Financial Institutions
Local and State Government
Job Centers

Businesses
Post-secondary Education
Vocational Training Providers
Unions

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https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition/explore-transition.html

Picture Your Future: Exploring Your Transition Goals

Covers the domains for secondary transition planning:

Exploring Careers and Work

Training or Education after High School

Independent Living and Supports

Community and Recreation

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Picture Your Future

Exploring Careers and Work

https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition/explore-transition.html

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A Free Gift For You!

Not one,

Not two,

But three 18 x 24 posters for your classroom and school!

Just email me your name and mailing address

Jim.Kreatschman@alaska.gov

Be the first on your block to hang a set.

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Jim Kreatschman

Youth Transition Coordinator

907-465-6931

jim.kreatschman@alaska.gov

Transition Tools for Teachers Website

https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition.htm

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