Youth In Transition; Facilitating Career Pathways

The New Jersey Rehabilitation Association 2017 Annual Meeting and Conference

Opening Remarks: New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Update
Alice Hunnicutt, NJ-DVRS Director
Brian Fitzgibbons, NJ-DVRS Director

Legislative Update
The Honorable Patricia Leahy, Director of Governmental Affairs
National Rehabilitation Association

How to Connect with Disconnected Youth for Pre-ETS
Sara Sembiante, MA, CRC, Institute for Educational Leadership
Youth Technical Assistance center (Y-TAC)

How Rehabilitation Counselors Can Use the Career Index Plus to Facilitate Vocational Exploration for Youth with Disabilities.
Jennifer D. Clayton, Consultant
Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC)

Afternoon Panel Presentation
• Representation from the State of New Jersey Department of Special Education, Learning Resource Centers
• Kimberly Webster, Outreach & Admissions Counselor, Jobs Corps/CHP International, Inc.org
• Representatives from Centers for Independent throughout New Jersey

Award Presentations
• NJRA President’s Award
• Ashley Heaney Meritorious Service Award

A light breakfast and lunch will be served

5.5 CRC Credits will be provided for this event