Name of Organization: Pawtucket School Department: Transition Program
Address: 286 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Address: 286 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Description of the overall mission of this organization: Assisting individuals with intellectual and learning disabilities with job skills and assisting them in attain a job.
Ages of youth served: 17 - 22 years old
Name of Mentor: Deborah Farrar
Hours worked: (number, days, times) Mon & Weds 8am-2:30pm
Description of your role and duties: (include administrative or hands-on or both)
Assisted students on RIPTA buses to get to job sites; Assisted students in creating a resume along with applying to jobs; Worked one-on-one with students on creating action plans for their IEP meetings; Assisted with technology issues; Taught individuals job essential skills such as: stocking shelves, breaking boxes down, setting dinner tables, making lunches for the homeless, hanging clothing on hangers, cleaning services.
Assisted students on RIPTA buses to get to job sites; Assisted students in creating a resume along with applying to jobs; Worked one-on-one with students on creating action plans for their IEP meetings; Assisted with technology issues; Taught individuals job essential skills such as: stocking shelves, breaking boxes down, setting dinner tables, making lunches for the homeless, hanging clothing on hangers, cleaning services.
Description of the culture of the place (how many people in the office, dress code, communication style): School environment, 17 students, 1 Main Teacher, 2 One-on One Workers, 3 Job Coaches. 2 classrooms within the Special Education Department of the School Department Building. Dress code consisted of comfortable business casual.
Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) Patience is highly required.
Additional Requirements: (travel, etc) Patience is highly required.
Special notes on process of getting this internship: Have to go through the Superintendent of the School Department
Other internship opportunities with this organization: N/A
What three TAGS would you use to label this internship? #SpecialEducation #JobSkills #Hands-on #teenagers #youngadults
Your name: Julyssa J. Walker
Your cohort: Cohort 7
Your email address if others can contact you: jwalker_6687@email.ric.edu
What three TAGS would you use to label this internship? #SpecialEducation #JobSkills #Hands-on #teenagers #youngadults
Your name: Julyssa J. Walker
Your cohort: Cohort 7
Your email address if others can contact you: jwalker_6687@email.ric.edu
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