Studies have shown that transition for students with disabilities can be successful when systems work together while a student is in high school (Taylor, Morgan & Callow-Heusser, 2016). Toward that end, Partners for Employment facilitates collaboration, training, and program development for school-to-work professionals across New Mexico.
PFE facilitates School-to-Work Transition Teams (SWTT) in eight regions throughout New Mexico. SWTT meetings bring together local school districts, NMDVR counselors, DD-waiver representatives, community service providers, and post-secondary programs who all have a role in supporting successful post-secondary outcomes of students with disabilities. Each SWTT meeting addresses a school-to-work transition issue or resource in New Mexico, and shares up-to-the-minute information from state and local stakeholders.
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Project SEARCH is a school-to-work internship program that prepares students with disabilities, age 18-21, for competitive, integrated employment.
PFE’s School-to-Work Resources library holds a growing catalogue of recorded trainings, print materials, and links to state and national resources.