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Trainor, Audrey A.; Carter, Erik W.; Swedeen, Beth; Pickett, Kelly – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2012
Although early work experiences can impart a number of benefits to adolescents with disabilities, few students have meaningful access to these opportunities. The authors examined "community conversations" to build capacity and interest in expanding employment opportunities. Events were held in seven different communities and used the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Adolescents, Employment Opportunities, Social Capital
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Carter, Erik W.; Trainor, Audrey A.; Cakiroglu, Orhan; Cole, Odessa; Swedeen, Beth; Ditchman, Nicole; Owens, Laura – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2009
Although career development and early work experiences are associated with improved postschool employment outcomes for youth with disabilities, transition personnel report having few natural community partners to support and enhance these experiences. We surveyed 135 chambers of commerce and other employer networks to examine (a) whether and how…
Descriptors: Career Development, School Business Relationship, Youth Opportunities, Partnerships in Education