Hello my name is Yamika Herard and I am a Pre-Employment Transition Services
Coordinator with Nebraska VR. We work with students aged 14 to 21 with
disabilities and their parents in partnership with high schools to prepare
you for the world of work after high school. The leap from school to work can
be difficult for students who experience physical, intellectual or learning
disabilities. Challenges due to work limitations can make it even tougher. Our
role is to work together with your school to provide you with the tools you
need to succeed in learning, earning, and living in Nebraska. Your teacher should
talk with you and your parent or guardian before referring you to
Nebraska VR. Once we have a consent form signed by a parent, if you are under 19,
we can start working together. In larger schools coordinators are in the school
at least one day a week. In rural schools, staff time is scheduled based on the
needs of students. To begin we explore different types of work, discuss the
places where you might like to work, and review the training required for
specific jobs. We will work on skills to problem-solve follow directions and
contribute as a team member students may meet in groups or
individually to participate in these activities. My name is Jerry Patrick Neff.
I prefer to go by JP. I worked with Nebraska VR to learn more about the
world of work. One of my favorite things I did was was the Job Fair, where I got
to go to to interview employees of certain certain buildings like like Runza,
chick-fil-a and even the Henry Doorly Zoo. They all gave me insight into what
they looked for in employees. It also had like certain stations where I could
emulate certain jobs like sorting mail. I also I even got to try a mock interview.
I was nervous about it at first but they showed me that it as long as you put
your mind to it, it's not that difficult. All you have to worry about is giving
off a good impression yourself. Like are you willing to
take advice? Are you willing to look hear what they have to say and ultimately
figure out whether or not this is the job you want to do.
Together we will learn about employability skills like appropriate use of mobile devices and
social media on the job, how to talk to a supervisor, the importance of being on
time, and discuss independent living topics. You will also be introduced to
products and equipment that enhance learning, working, and daily living. You
may participate in mock interviews, business tours, job shadows, and even work
based learning experiences. Through hands-on work you will discover your
talents for yourself, what type of work you would enjoy, and learn what it takes
to be an employee. Along the way you will learn about yourself and your community
while developing self-advocacy skills. These activities are meant to introduce
a variety of experiences and set you on the right path for work that matters to
you as an adult. You're engaged participation now will help
you be successful after high school.
I'm interested in jobs relating to film making.
You have to be committed to do it. It has to be something that you're
willing to give your all and get the task done. I think it was worth taking
the services mainly because even though not all the jobs were in my interest
they all taught me you have to be committed to your job in order to go
anywhere with your career. The main thing I learned from it is the environments I
work the best in. As I said before be confident in what you're doing and be
determined to get whatever you're interested in done. That's what's
ultimately gonna get you somewhere.
Additional opportunities are
available across the state during the summer. Transition Summer Programs
further build on what you will learn during the school year and provide
opportunities to develop skills to meet workplace expectations and further
develop employability skills. Nebraska VR pre-employment transition services can
help you make the most of all your skills and abilities. This is the goal
for all individuals including those with the most significant disabilities. That
is why we like to say Nebraska VR - Where your future begins
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