WorkOne 1 Centers + Schools

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1 WorkOne 1 Centers + Schools Collaboration = Success Center on Community Living and Careers Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana s University Center for Excellence Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana

2 Thanks to the following individuals who made contributions to this publication: Notes Tina Judd South Central Workforce Development Richard Rampley Department of Workforce Development Mark Kevitt Interlocal Association Steve Luehmann Denise Smith Theresa Stinson Easterseals Crossroads Rehabilitation Thank you to the following individuals who were collaborators on this publication: Doug Bebee Sharon Byrkett Goodwill of Central Indiana Michele Engle New Albany Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation Jim Hackman Pat Rogan Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Joyce Peters Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Steve Savage Indianapolis Private Industry Council Nicki Washburn Goodwill of Central Indiana Amy Hobbs Warsaw High School Funded under a grant/contract supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor, grant/contract #E The opinions contained in this publication are those of the grantee/contractor and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Labor. Copyright Indiana University

3 WorkOne Linton P.O. Box N. E. A Street Linton, IN WorkOne Madison 620 Green Road P.O. Box 1078 Madison, IN WorkOne Marion 850 N. Miller Ave. P.O. Box 5005 Marion, IN WorkOne Michigan Street 1635 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN WorkOne Muncie 201 E. Charles Street, Suite 100 Muncie, IN WorkOne New Albany P.O. Box Grant Line Road New Albany, IN WorkOne Richmond 3771 South A Richmond, IN WorkOne St. Joseph County 851 South Marietta Street South Bend, IN WorkOne Terre Haute 30 N. 8th Street Terre Haute, IN WorkOne Vincennes 310 N. Second Street P.O. Box 430 Vincennes, IN WorkOne West 805 Beachway Drive, Suite 110 Indianapolis, IN Collaboration = Success Schools and WorkOne Centers have the same goalsupporting youth to succeed. Schools focus on academic and life skills. WorkOne Centers address the community s employment needs. By working together, schools and WorkOne Centers can strengthen students career plans, enhance classroom curriculum, offer students opportunities to gain marketable skills, provide information about local employers, teach job seeking and job retention skills, and offer job placement services. Many WorkOne Centers services are available to all individuals, while others require meeting eligibility criteria. WorkOne Centers are designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof. Established under the Workforce Investment Act, the centers offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings and similar employment-related services. WorkOne Partners WorkOne Shelbyville 425 E. Washington Shelbyville, IN Department of Workforce Development: Employment Service, Veterans Programs & Unemployment Insurance Workforce Investment Act 8 1

4 WorkOne Indiana WorkOne Centers Career planning assistance Assessment to identify strengths, skills and career interests Career exploration jobs in the Information Resource Area Research occupations available in your community, county, state and the nation Job search skills How to complete job applications, write resumes and cover letters, and enhance interviewing skills Job matching/job placement services Referrals to job openings that meet your needs Job retention supports Customized employment Youth leadership Tutoring/remediation for basic skills and academic achievement Coordination with community agencies Mentoring with local employers Job training to obtain marketable skills WorkOne Anderson 222 E. 10th Street, Suite B Anderson, IN WorkOne Auburn 936 W. 15th Street Auburn, IN WorkOne Bedford th Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 40 Bedford, IN WorkOne Bloomington 450 Landmark Ave. P.O. Box 3000 Bloomington, IN WorkOne Columbus 2320 Midway Street, Suite 3 P.O. Box 3006 Columbus, IN WorkOne East 2525 Shadeland,C-3 Indianapolis, IN WorkOne Elkhart 430 Waterfall Drive Elkhart, IN WorkOne Evansville 700 E. Walnut Evansville, IN WorkOne Fort Wayne 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Suite 202 Fort Wayne, IN WorkOne Gary P.O. Box W. 37th Ave. Gary, IN WorkOne Hammond Columbia Plaza Center 6431 Columbia Avenue Hammond, IN WorkOne Kokomo 709 S. Reed Road P.O. Box 1371 Kokomo, IN WorkOne Lafayette 2301 Concord Road P.O. Box 5529 Lafayette, IN WorkOne LaPorte Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza W. LaPorte, IN WorkOne Lawrenceburg 230 Mary Ave., Suite 100 Lawrenceburg, IN

5 Ways to Share Information Interagency agreement/joint confidentiality form Member of IEP team and coordinate services to achieve employment-related goals distribution Monthly or quarterly meetings in the school WorkOne staff hold office hours in the school Teacher in-service/pba days for in-service Participate in staff/departmental meetings WorkOne booth in common areas during lunch What to Share Schools and WorkOne staff may find it beneficial to share information such as: goals, outcomes, progress reports, person centered plan, students portfolios, successful support strategies, attendance for activities, employment activities, strengths/needs, attitude, work ethic, successful support strategies, and/or assessment information Contact Information Visit or for additional information. Contact your local WorkOne Center to request a tour and meet local staff. WorkOne Centers Benefits to Teachers & Transition Coordinators Participate on IEP team to support the attainment of employment-related goals. Provide information to job coaches, teachers, parents, and students on employment issues. Connect students, parents, and teachers with appropriate community services. Enhance curriculum by providing resources or offering student instruction. WorkOne Staff May... Creative Collaborations Co-sponsor a transition fair during a school day that is off-campus and is focused on students interests. Co-sponsor and organize job fairs for high school students and parents. Co-sponsor and organize career days with alumni of the high school working in a variety of occupations. Host an information booth at school-sponsored events (i.e., job fair, open house, transition fair). Meet with students during designated schedule in the high school. Staff availability is highlighted in the school announcements and/or newspapers. Offer after-school activities for youth either at the school or at the WorkOne Center with refreshments. 6 3

6 4 Collaborate with the chamber of commerce to offer resume workshop/job search workshop in the spring prior to spring break or summer vacation. Instruct students on job seeking skills in high school career exploration course. Arrange mock interviews with employers for students. Co-sponsor an awards luncheon at the end of the school year for students, teachers and employers to highlight the many successes. Develop an Information Resource Area (IRA) or WorkOne Express site in the high school. Meet with teachers on regular basis for Q & A. Support the school to develop a transition newsletter and be a regular contributor. Offer career interest and skills assessments to students in the high school. Connections to Employment WorkOne Staff May... Share knowledge about local labor market and employers. Organize and support business tours and job shadowing experiences with local employers. Arrange for youth mentors in the business community. Participate in the community transition council and the creation of interagency agreements. Offer WorkOne Centers as internship sites for students. Create a directory of local employers with specific details about their jobs, their qualifications, what the employer looks for in employees. Collaboration with Educators High school teachers train WorkOne Center staff on sign language, Spanish, or other areas of need. WorkOne Centers and its partners become a part of the regular teacher in-service session to share information about all partners services. Co-sponsor guest speaker/training for teachers based on teachers feedback for professional development related to employment topics. Develop a newsletter or an distribution to give monthly updates and/or ideas for improving services for youth with disabilities in the WorkOne Center. Provide tours of WorkOne Centers to educators, job coaches and other transition personnel at the beginning of the school year to learn about the facility and available services. Provide educators CS-3 training enabling them to enroll students and access job matches. Assist with development of career portfolio including resume, worksite photographsor video clips, worksite evaluations, reference letters and work support strategies. 5