Use multiple work experiences, including paid ones, to build college and career readiness for students with disabilities¶

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Description¶

Way2Work Maryland's service design centered on giving students with disabilities repeated, progressively available work experiences as part of transition services. The model provided "opportunities for multiple work experiences" alongside early vocational rehabilitation referral and provider matching, so that students could "identify their interests and build their skills to inform their education and employment plans." In practice, nearly three-quarters of participants had at least two work experiences with at least one paid.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Collaboration among the vocational rehabilitation agency, schools, and community rehabilitation providers

Constraints¶

• Implemented as a demonstration project for high school students with disabilities in Maryland

Target Learners¶

• High school students with disabilities

Target Learning Goals¶

• Career exploration and skill building
• Informed education and employment planning

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Key Sources¶

• Frank Martin, Kathleen Feeney, Todd Honeycutt, David Mann. (2021). Way2Work Maryland Demonstration: Final Implementation Evaluation Report. Mathematica. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/way2work-maryland-demonstration-final-implementation-evaluation-report