The Vocational Educational Consultant provides oversight and guidance for all secondary transition programming for students with disabilities, 16 years and older. Specialized support is provided to parents and students to plan for life after program completion including post-secondary education, employment and independent living. This includes collaborating with community agencies to promote student access to needed resources and support services.
Adult Transition Programs are located on our secondary school campuses and Community College campuses in Orange County and provide intensive transition planning services for students 18-22 years of age. The Adult Transition Programs are designed to help students move with success from school to post-secondary placement in continuing education, community and integrated work settings. This program emphasizes student independence, choice making, individualized work environments, communication skills, financial skills, and integration with the college population and transition to integrated work. Time is also spent in non-academic classes and integrating into a variety of campus activities.
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Pathway, offered through the Career Technical Education programs at the Orange County Department of Education, provides students with opportunities to participate in on-the-job training. Students are also provided with a variety of exploratory work experience at more than 50 community-based work-training sites. These trainings reflect the local job market and focuses on preparing students for entry-level employment in areas such as food service, retail, clerical support, custodial services, landscaping, and door-to-door delivery. Students also build valuable workplace skills through community volunteer experiences with local nonprofit organizations, strengthening their confidence, independence, and overall readiness for employment.
