Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21

 Pete Rile, Program Coordinator  Mike Scatton, Carbon Teacher  Kris Thornburg, Lehigh South Teacher

 Curriculum and Instruction  Educational Technology  Management Information Services  Transportation  Special Programs and Services  Early Intervention  Behavioral Health Services  Special Education  Work Based Learning

 What was your first job?  How old?  Think again… WHY?

 Students the opportunity to develop job skills and job related skills by working on-site at local businesses  Students support while working under the supervision of Job Coaches  Students the opportunity to gain independence at work

 1993 Start of the Work Experience Program  Carbon and Lehigh Counties  18 Students  4 Job Coaches/1Coordinator  Total sites for the first year: 20 (includes short term sites)

 March 2011  Carbon and Lehigh Counties  Total number of students: 212  Carbon- 72  Lehigh- 140  42 Job Coaches/3 Teachers/1 Coordinator  153 Active Business Sites  Carbon- 56  Lehigh- 97

 Instruct students in either generalized skill training or specific job criteria/interest  Acquire responsibility and independence  Bridge the knowledge gap between businesses and students  Improve the students’ job related skills/soft skills  Continue students’ vocational training by applying previously learned skills and experiences

Any student, within Carbon and Lehigh County Educational Programs, who has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Currently, additional services are provided within Northampton County

 Sessions per week: 1-10  AM/PM sessions: ~3 hours each  Design: student interest/exploration  Crew: 1-4 students/job coach  Transportation: IU, district or student  School Calendar: September to June

 Retail  Child Care  Food Services  Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance (landscaping)  Laundry Services  Office Work  Animal Care  Libraries  Warehousing  Housekeeping  Non Traditional Work Sites  Exclusive IU Programs OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS….

 Carbon County  Country Junction  Sts. Peter and Paul  Split Rock Lodge  Hill Street Day Care  Blue Mountain Ski  Giant  St Luke’s Hospital  Curves  Walter’s Garage  443 Diner  B&L Diner  Lehigh County  LV Hospital Network  Hope Lutheran Church  Weis  Nexus  Dollar Tree  Good Shepherd Workshop  Sand Spring Day Care  The Roxy  Cold Nose Lodge  Sacred Heart Assisted Living  IU Office Programs

Independent Community Travel  Mission: To teach students the methods and techniques necessary to enable them to independently travel with greater safety and efficiency The House Project  Mission: To teach students to manage independent living skills within a household setting

How can we help you?

 Contact information… Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 Work Based Learning Program 4210 Independence Drive Schnecksville, PA