Tech and Career Development
Learning for a Tomorrow NJ
When a career in retail is not what your learner wants...
I often talk to school professionals regarding the topic of post high schools careers for students with disabilities. Often times, the skills that are being introduced are helping in a fastfood restaurant, stuffing envelopes, serving coffee, or filing various forms in the main office. Those skills, while appropriate for some, are not meeting the needs of all potential graduates.
- What is society doing to match student strengths with careers in growing demand?
- How can Tech help?
Career Planning Tools
- Self-assessments
- Career information with salary guides
- Text to speech
- Individualized portfolios
Emotion and Stress Management
- Use online journaling, meditation apps, time management tools, and more
Reading and Comprehension Supports
- Text leveling and textvto speech to make work manuals and assessments attainable
Top Careers in 5 Years
- Online retailing – 32%
- Translation services – 28%
- Physical/occupational/speech therapy – 25%
- Home health care – 24%
- Retirement centers – 24%
- Telemarketing bureaus, other customer contact centers – 20%
- Marketing consulting – 20%
According to Fortune.com
Is your program supporting these fields?
If not, why?
Great Website and Apps to Support Transitions
Education Planner Website
www.EducationPlanner.org
Includes:
- Self Assessments
- Financial Support
- Student, Parent, and Counselor Resources
Interview Prep Questions
Interview Prep is a fully-featured flash card app that prepares you for a dozen of job interview questions. Customizable flash cards even provide examples of appropriate responses.
Cost: Free
MyPlan.com
MyPlan.com is a website designed for students in middle school, high school, and beyond. A planning timeline, videos, assessments, vocational, and college planning are available at no charge.
Learning for Tomorrow NJ
Email: tracy.lftnj@gmail.com
Website: www.lftnj.com
Phone: 856-982-2350