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Larson, Mindy – National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2011
Work experiences are a critical component of preparing youth for transition to adulthood. Potential benefits for youth who participate in work experiences include: 1) gaining career readiness skills including the "soft skills" that employers look for in entry level workers; 2) increasing one's knowledge of specific occupational skills…
Descriptors: Work Experience Programs, Work Experience, Youth Opportunities, Career Readiness
Larson, Mindy – National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2009
This InfoBrief discusses challenges faced by youth and young adults with mental health needs during their transition to adulthood and describes strategies used by youth service professionals to avoid age-related transition cliffs and prevent service interruptions during this critical stage of development. This InfoBrief is based on a rich body of…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Adolescents