The Transition School to Work (TSW) Program, in partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation,  assists students with disabilities in the transition process from school into competitve employment and/or post secondary training and education. 

The purpose of this program is to help students develop skills they can utilize beyond their high school experience.  A variety of services will be offered to guide the students toward becoming competitively employed and/or enrolled in a post-secondary or vocational program following their exit from high school.  Students may receive the following, but not limited to:  job placement and/or training services, job related instruction, independent living skills training, and assistance with transition planning.  All services are based on individual needs regarding post-secondary goals.

The Transition School to Work Program is a collective team effort.  The members of the TSW team are:

The responsibilities of the students include:

• Must be a current DVUSD student
• Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation *
• Must be an active participant in the Transition School to Work Program
• Enrolled in TSW Classes as schedule permits to receive all benefits of the program

*Students qualify for vocational rehabilitation services when they have a documented disability that is a barrier to employment and have been found eligible as a Priority 1 Client

The responsibilities of the school may include:

• Recruiting students
• Assessing students with the VR Counselor
• Developing community relations and supports
• Monitoring students on the job
• Providing employability skills throught the Transition School to Work (TSW) classes 
• Facilitating career exploration and transition planning
• Provide work experience and job shadow opportunities
   

The responsibilities of the VR Counselor include:

• Providing career counseling
• Establishing student eligibility
• Developing IPE's (Individual Plan for Employment)
• Providing additional support services
• Continued services after graduation