Work experience while in high school is one of the top predictors of employment success after high school for youth experiencing disabilities. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has a robust summer work program helping 200 disabled youths across 17 sites in Alaska. Advocates say this resource is great for youth, their parents and for Alaska employers.

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HOST: Dr. Justin Clark

GUESTS:

• Jim Kreatschman, Youth Transition Program Coordinator, Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
• Sierra Jimenez, Assistant Director, Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL)
• Zuly Pitre, Counselor, Lower Kuskokwim School District

LINKS/RESOURCES:

• https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition.htm
• https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/transition/2022-summer-programs.html
• Lower Kuskokwim School District summer work video: https://youtu.be/WHPiQSN4C_k
• Writeup on Summer Work: https://labor.alaska.gov/dvr/documents/summer_work.pdf

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 10 a.m. AKDT

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