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Extended Transitions Program
Heather Gobbett Jacky Lothian Extended Transitions Career
Development Facilitator Consultant
What is Extended Transitions?
Numerous factors affect planned transitions.
We want to give each client every opportunity to achieve
his/her potential and contribute to
our community.
History
WHO?
for youth aged 16-21 who have left school and need
assistance with their career paths
WHAT?
It “bridges the gap”Work or
post-secondary education
The School System
Why Extended Transitions?
What do you know about youth unemployment?
The high rates of youth
unemployment.
Statistics Canada. Labour Force Historical Review 2007
Vulnerable individuals are not accessing
existing support services.
Research Says…..
• OECD (Taylor 2007) stated that the countries that have solid institutional frameworks in place to help youth with transition have a higher level of successful transitions.
2005 Report of the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators states that there needs to be:• A focus on interventions that provide direct concrete results
•Equal resources for different paths chosen
Continuous Improvement Framework
The provincial priorities are:1. Higher Literacy and Achievement2. Equitable Opportunities3. Smooth Transitions4. System Accountability and Governance
Career Development Opportunities for High School
Students
“No single strategy, no single initiative will ensure success for all students”
Making Connections for Student Success: May 26, 2005
Career Cruising
Career and Work Explorations
Influences on Educational and Career Plans
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Making Connections for Student Success: May 26, 2005
Funding?
Networks
Aboriginal Family Services Network Sask Ass’n for Community Living
CanSask Career & Employment Saskatchewan Apprenticeship
Cognitive Disab. Strategy South Cent. Service CanadaCounselling Foundation of Canada Southern Plains MetisEAPD Transitions to EmploymentFASD Support Network of SK Briercrest SchoolsMinistry of First Nations and Metis Relations SIASTMoose Jaw Multicultural Society University of ReginaPartners in Employment University of
Saskatchewan Regional Intersectoral Committee
What Have We Accomplished?
Since its inception we have:
Contacted over 400 targeted former students.
An active case list of 30-40 students
Assisted over 60 clients with their transition plans.
Our Clients
Questions
