Having a positive role model at a young age is significant in predicting what kind of life an individual will have in adulthood. Research shows that young people who have a meaningful relationship with an adult who provides encouragement and guidance will experience a variety of benefits. From increased likelihood of going to college to higher achievement in future career, …
Having a positive role model at a young age is significant in predicting what kind of life an individual will have in adulthood. Research shows that young people who have a meaningful relationship with an adult who provides encouragement and guidance will experience a variety of benefits. From increased likelihood of going to college to higher achievement in future career, …
Stories help bring ideas to life by connecting them to the experiences and emotions of real people. When it comes to the importance of planning for a successful future and considering work choices and possibilities, having a role model and someone to provide encouragement to help illuminate the path is essential. This section highlights some great role models for teens …
This section highlights community partners providing services, advocacy, and education for people with disabilities and their families. These organizations are focused on helping individuals with disabilities live fulfilling and independent lives as active and fully participating members of their communities.
The potential loss of benefits is one of the most persistent and pervasive fears among people with disabilities who are considering employment. Benefit Specialists can help individuals and families become aware of the misconceptions about the effect of work on benefits, make informed decisions about working, avoid overpayments, manage changes in benefits, maintain health coverage, and know how use appropriate …
To successfully make the transition from school to adult life and the world of work, students need guidance and encouragement from caring, supportive adults. This section highlights resources for teachers, counselors, service professionals, students, and parents to guide conversations, connect to community partners, and consider helpful resources in career planning.
As a School Counselor, you provide students with opportunities to connect their talents, interests, and abilities to future possibilities and potential. You connect them to resources and information about education, training, and careers that await them. Inspiring your students to consider their employment goals and connecting them to choices for postsecondary training is especially important for your students with disabilities.
The research is in. Young people who have mentors achieve more career success. This is especially true to young people with disabilities who may not have role models in overcoming barriers to achieve career and life goals. This section includes resources about the latest research on mentoring and the successful transition of students with disabilities from school to next steps in …
Don’t take our word for it – Mentors make a difference and these videos prove it. Check out some great people discussing their great mentors!
Get information and resources to build knowledge, share stories, increase awareness and understanding of the Deaf community. Wisconsin PepNet 2 contributed content to this page and supports education, career, and lifetime choices of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The following organizations partner to promote PepNet 2 activities: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Wisconsin Educational …
