The Oregon Guided Group Discovery Project

One-Day Training for Interagency Teams

Interested inCo-Facilitating

Guided Group Discovery with Youth

February 28, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Before the Statewide Transition Conference

Portland, Oregon

What:

Guided Group Discovery consists of approximately 10 hours of instruction focused on helping youth and adults with disabilities and/or other barriers to employmentidentify their interests, contributions, and ideal conditions of employment. Discovery is the first step in a process called Customized Employment, a strategy which circumvents traditional, labor market approaches to job search, and focuses on using personal connections and interest-based negotiation. Guided Group Discovery results in a “Blueprint for Employment” which serves as a foundation for IEP/IPE development that will guidecareer planning and job search.

Who:

The Oregon Guided Group Discovery Project, in conjunction with the LEAD Center Customized Employment Initiative, is recruiting teams to co-facilitate Guided Group Discovery with transition age youth. Each team should include representatives from schools/YTP, Workforce and Vocational Rehabilitation.Teams will receive training, and can apply for additional on-site support to implement GGD as part of the Pre-ETS requirements.

Benefits to Youth:

  • Identify a team of supporters to assist in job search!
  • Create a “Blueprint for Employment” that can guide IEP/IPE development, career planning, and job search!
  • Develop a “networking pitch” that they can use flexibly to promote themselves!
  • Potentially receive credit toward graduation requirements!
  • Become aware of adult agency resources and experience a seamless transition to adult supports.

Benefits to School Personnel:

  • Receive support to develop and meet student IEP/Transition goals and objectives!
  • Empower youth to direct their own job search!
  • Connect with local adult service agencies!

Benefits to Adult Agencies (American Job Centers, Vocational Rehabilitation):

  • Get to know youth who will soon enter their respective programs!
  • Address Pre-Employment Transition Services requirements!
  • Collaborate with schools to facilitate seamless transition services!