PREPARING YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Partners in Transition: Youth/Family, Schools, MRS, CMH, Community Partners, and Employers
PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
Annette McAvoy, Parent of child with a disability - Parental support for school to workAngela Pena, Empl. Specialist, New Horizons – Mastering Soft Skills for employment success
Ghassan Souri , Rehabilitation Engineer, ATM – The role of technology in employment success
Barbara Dean, Transition Coordinator, Birmingham Schools – The school’s role in the transition process
Cindy Burdi, Empl. Devel., MORC – Community agency supports for training and employment
Roslyn Love, Counselor, MRS - MRS’ role in the transition and employment process
Jeremy Bartus, Operations Manager, TJ Maxx - The importance of being Motivated, Reliable and Dependable
Susan Ashline, Caribou Coffee, A Project Search employer & Kay Carpenter, Project Search Teacher, West Bloomfield Schools - Preparing students for employment
A MUST ATTEND EVENT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILY!
When: October 24, 2013 8:30am – 10:30am
Registration and networking 8:00am – 8:30am
Where: Oakland Schools - Room D
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI
R.S.V.P. to Katrina Adams 248.968.0497 or email adamsk2@michigan.gov
Accommodation requests: required 5 days in advance
** This event is free and open to the public***
Enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the benefits of employing people with disabilities!
This event is one of four in a series, celebrating Disability Awareness Month
