CAREER SELF-DISCOVERY WORKSHOP

CAREER SELF-DISCOVERY WORKSHOP nWednesday, November 8, 2017 8:30am – 2:30pmnRoger Carter Community Center n3000 Milltowne Drive nEllicott City, MD 21043nThis workshop is for parents/caregivers of individuals with disabilities as they help their child or young adult plan and prepare for employment. Self-Guided DiscoveryTM puts control of career development squarely in the hands of the job seeker, families, and allies. For individuals from early school transition to the adult years, Self-Guided DiscoveryTM guides families as they teach their child functional skills that are valuable later in life and enhance employability. It also guides work experiences, academics, skills training, after-school employment, and school to work transition. This interactive workshop facilitated by Corey Smith of Griffin Hammis Associates covers critical elements of Discovering Personal Genius and customized employment; discovery activities; determining vocational themes; and linking discovery and employment development. To request accommodations for participation in this event, please contact Erica Lewis by November 1, 2017 at 410-313-6402 (voice/relay) or ealewis@howardcountymd.gov. Sponsored by the Transition Outreach Partnership of Howard County. Please register at info@howard-autsim.org or 410 290-3466. The $20 fee includes lunch and materials. n