SCHOOL DISTRICT SERVICES
WHY A WORK - BASED LEARNING INITIATIVE COMMUNITY?
The most recent U.S. disability employment statistics show that only 20 percent of people with disabilities are participating in the workforce.
Nearly 73% of people with intellectual disabilities reported that their condition affected their career choice and only 34% of adults with ID aged 21-64 are employed.
An approximately equal number of adults with ID aged 21-64 work in a sheltered setting, are not full time and earn less than the minimum wage.
Regardless of the setting in which they work, almost all adults with ID are underemployed.
As of February 2021 Disability Employment Statistics Ages 16 years and over.
CHAMPIONS ACADEMIC, CAREER AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE RELEVANT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
CHAMPIONS “RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY & LIFE SKILLS” (REAL) TO ENSURE INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE GENERAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
CHAMPIONS ADAPTATION TO MEET EMOTIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC IEP NEEDS
WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM UNIQUE?
“RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY & LIFE SKILLS” (REAL) DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL CAREER SKILLS
INTRODUCTION TO
FINANCIAL LITERACY
STUDENT APPRENTICE SHOWCASE!
““I am learning how to sew the designs that I draw. One day my clothes will be sold in Macys.” Diana P.
“Team work gives me the confidence that I need to learn how to analyze data.” Tracy S.
“Most jobs that we researched require employees to wear uniforms. This is how we dressed to go to Marshals every week. This is how we dressed to go to work at Marshals twice a week. Ms. A. always made us wear our uniforms….”
Class 720 - March 2017 Marshals start date.
“Financial literacy includes learning the difference between a producer and a consumer.” Janaya V.
“I have to sort, organize, count, record and make a bar graph so the company can analyze my data and decide which candy flavor they should produce more of, less of and equal amounts of.” Jennifer A.
“Financial literacy includes learning the difference between a producer and a consumer.” Randolf S. (Left corner wearing a black hoodie)
“This was a great financial literacy workshop day. I especially liked how the lady with the green hair used real examples to teach us about money today….” Danette T. (on the right of Ms. A. wearing braids
“It’s important to identify your target audience. It will help you with your branding and marketing.” Adaceli A. FrancheskaR.
720Connects does not abide by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, section 14(c) that authorizes employers with a certificate to pay student-learners with disabilities a sub-minimum wage. We pay all our apprentice a state minimum wage.
“Ms. A told me to make sure I invest 15% of my paycheck so it can grow. She showed us how money grows and she told me the word that starts with a “c” is what growing money is called but I forgot the word….” Tracy S.
“DYNAMIC” PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Diversity - How to market yourself to have a positive affect on others
Yield Capacity - How to create and maintain your accountability goals
Nuance -How to communicate effectively
Achievements - The art of learning how to take risks
Measurable Goals - Applying exceptional organization
Initiative - How to put your best foot forward
Capacity - The art of keeping your commitments
Students practice Developmental Behavior Techniques - (DBT) Skills that foster social emotional confidence, emotional regulation, and emotion regulation and acceptance
Students practice communication skills to improve understanding and listening techniques, applying the 7 learned unique tips for effective communication
Students learn the importance of choosing their circle of influence - the what, why and how of choosing appropriate relationships
Students learn and practice Atomic Habits, the book written by author James Clear who writes about the tiny changes that create remarkable results
Students learn the Four Agreements, written by author Don Miquel Ruiz and how understanding the agreements are essential to understanding ourselves and others
Students learn how to think and grow rich applying concepts from Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich and learn that reprograming the mind is possible based on the teachings of Joe Dispenza
“DYNAMIC” CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The Art of Being Proactive - self awareness mastery and the stages of interdependence
Begin With the End In Mind - the power of vision and creating backward planning goals
Principles of Personal Management - practicing effective organization and time management skills
Principles of Interpersonal Leadership & Principles of Empathetic Communication - Navigating the pragmatics of human interaction
Principles of Creative Cooperation - How to be a proactive steward
Principles of Balanced Self - Renewal - How to practice and maintain self care rituals
21st Century Technology - How to navigate Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Mid-journey digital art technology, graphic design, protecting your data, keyboarding and digital writing tools
Professional Outcomes - Resume & business plan writing
MATHEMATICALLY SPEAKING
Introduction to Financial Literacy
The 4 Rules of Being Financially Literate
12 Ways To Be Good with Your Money in the Technological Age
15 Things Children Need to Know About Money
15 Things Children Need to Know About Investing
15 Things Children Need to Know About the Stock Market
15 Things Children Need to Know About Real Estate
15 Things Children Need to Know About Being an Entrepreneur
*BIG ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS * MAKING "REAL" IMPACT!
*BIG ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS * MAKING "REAL" IMPACT!
MARKETING & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“I am working on my designer sneakers so I can sell them one day”
DAVID, C.
“We all have dreams to get a job or own a business one day. I’m going to open a nail salon.”
DANETTE T.
