Experiences with Expanded Discovery and Internships for Transition Aged Youth Therese Fimian Institute for Economic Empowerment Norciva Shumpert Marc Gold & Associates March 7, 2014

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Pathways Core Strategies An Expanded Discovery Approach Paid Internships with an Employment Support Plan An Employer Payroll Tax Adjustment Ongoing Career Support

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What is Expanded Discovery? Expanded Discovery involves utilizing additional strategies such as internships and work experiences to gain additional information to enhance initial discovery. Utilizing a work experiencing to further understand who is the person from a work perspective: Interests Conditions Contributions

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © The “Why” of Work Experiences and Internships as Expanded Discovery To assure a “no fail” experience To provide a lens for developing and translating work skills To affirm or explore an area(s) of potential interest To determine the conditions that might be necessary for success To assist employers (and counselors?) to see competence

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © How to Use Expanded Discovery? Currently work experiences/internships are used to learn more about capability Typically this is evaluative: success/failure Through the lens of Expanded Discovery, an individual cannot fail a work experience – we are learning more about what works and what doesn’t work for that individual

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © How are Internships Determined? Initial Discovery – all participants receive Discovery as a foundation service Internship Plan or Job Development Plan – all participants participate in a Internship Plan or Job Development Plan at the end of Discovery to determine whether Expanded Discovery is needed Individual Choice – all participant may choose multiple internships or they may choose job development for employment. The type of internship is negotiated with participants.

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © How to Identify Internship Sites? Based on interests, contributions, conditions and desired outcomes of participant Experience Skill development Mentorship Employment

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Types of Matched Internships Standard Internship: Duties reflect job descriptions in the business Adapted Internship: Duties are carved from typical job descriptions Customized Internship: Duties are determined through an Employer Needs/Benefits Analysis Hybrid Internship: Duties are customized by employer reflecting the businesses hiring culture Self-Employment Internship: Under development, will reflect micro-enterprise start-up

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © The 16 Career Clusters From the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium 1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 2. Architecture & Construction 3. Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication 3. Business Management & Administration 5. Education & Training 6. Finance 7. Government & Public Administration 8. Health Science 9. Hospitality & Tourism 10. Human Services 11. Information Technology 12. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 13. Manufacturing 14. Marketing & Retail 15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics From the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium 1. Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9. Hospitality & Tourism 2. Architecture & Construction 10. Human Services 3. Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication 11. Information Technology 4. Business Management & Administration 12. Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 5. Education & Training 13. Manufacturing 6. Finance 14. Marketing & Retail 7. Government & Public Administration 15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 8. Health Science 16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Internship Site Development Engage business site partners Identify potential match through initial Discovery/Internship Planning Meeting Conduct Site Analysis Systematic Instruction and Supports

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Internship Job Analysis  Process, culture, information leads to understand goodness of fit.  Further clarifying our translations in initial Discovery Weekly/monthly reviews Internship Support Plan  What isn’t matched is supported.  Becomes blueprint for Employment Support Plan if job offer made/accepted.

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Engaging Key Partners School District Special Education Transition Program Parents

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Learning? Josh Josh – Aluminum fabrication manufacturer

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Learning? Zack Zack – Print Shop Tech

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Learning? Jenni Jenni – Nursing Assistant

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Learning? Tanner Tanner – Library Assistant

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Learning? James James – Granite Shop

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Learning? Ethan Ethan – Athletic Equipment Assistant

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Has Worked? Integrating into the IEP process with the school system Shifting from evaluation to positive, strengths based Working into VR transition processes Business partners like process of internship to employment

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are We Struggling With? Ongoing Career Development (especially for Transition Students) Including additional education and training into the career plan Funding for all components Need for participant’s to learn financial literacy

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Are Some Cautions? Using Expanded Discovery as an ends, not a means to an end (Jobs, Careers) Balancing individual choice and encouraging more experience Letting employers use this as an employee try-out  Potential to hire is a key discussion point Keep bar high for internship site selection  Diversity of jobs, locations  Matches the desired outcome of the individual

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Why is Expanded Discovery Important? The information learned through expanded discovery supports achieving long term career goals Creates opportunities for employers to work with individuals in areas where they are more likely to be working in an area of strength/interest Develops skills, confidence, clarity on match and conditions for success Creates environment for families to get comfortable with work and work impacts

TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © What Can You Do? Use Work Experiences and Expanded Discovery Consider matching to work experiences and customizing work experiences (not just general) Be purposeful about work experiences – must relate back to the desired outcomes for the individual Be strategic when developing business partner sites – employers appreciate knowing that an internship is set up because of the potential for an match Ongoing education and training for staff is critical Encourage and share high expectations for career focused jobs as EARLY as possible!!

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TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A © Register for Upcoming Webinars March 20 Making the Job Match: Strategies to Address Employers "Multi-Tasking" March 27 Recruiting Businesses for Work Experiences and Internships April 24 Working with Youth in the Justice System May 15 Using technology with youth for employment

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TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A ©

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