November 21, 2016
HIRE ME
Brittany started the meeting by having a raffle. The winning member received a prize. Brittany then introduced our speaker Dr. Gibbon.
HIRE ME is a collaboration between Big Spring and Shippensburg School Districts and the Special Education department at Shippensburg University. The schools transport students here to work at practice work sites with undergraduate students. The undergraduate students are called “Job Coaches”; they assist the students with disabilities at their assigned sites. Some of the jobs include stocking the fridge in the C-Store and folding linens for conference tables. There are so many opportunities at the university that would help these students with future employers. For these students, this is the last time they will get help in a career before they leave the school system, so this program is quite valuable. The students with disabilities get job skills, and the college students get to develop skills in working with individuals who have disabilities. The jobs mirror real-world jobs. This is an entry level program that helps the students actually get out into the community.
He showed us a video from the program. It featured college students and students with disabilities in the program. Two college students came to talk to us, too. The one talked about how this program has been quite enjoyable. She has worked with four students who has an aide and an interpreter. She is learning to work with these individuals, as well. The other student has thoroughly enjoyed working with these students. It is really cool to teach these students skills and then get to sit back and watch them do it themselves.
He has seen that these students don’t let their challenges hinder them.
Historically, people with disabilities have been placed in sheltered work sites where they earn minimal wages; however, the workforce innovation and opportunity act counteracts this. It no longer allows those with disabilities to get minimal wages.
If anyone is interested in joining the program, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
Brittany gave a reminder to people to pick up and pay for their t-shirts, to sell their Sheetz coupons and turn in the money, and to donate at least five items for the supply drive to receive community service. Items include pencils, erasers, dry-erase makers, glue sticks, crayons, etc. Place items in a bag with your name on it in the box outside of Dr. Durham’s office. We had another raffle. This member also received a prize.
We welcomed everyone back for our next, and last, meeting of the semester 12-05-16.
Signed by SU- PSEA Secretary Kristin Naumann
HIRE ME is a collaboration between Big Spring and Shippensburg School Districts and the Special Education department at Shippensburg University. The schools transport students here to work at practice work sites with undergraduate students. The undergraduate students are called “Job Coaches”; they assist the students with disabilities at their assigned sites. Some of the jobs include stocking the fridge in the C-Store and folding linens for conference tables. There are so many opportunities at the university that would help these students with future employers. For these students, this is the last time they will get help in a career before they leave the school system, so this program is quite valuable. The students with disabilities get job skills, and the college students get to develop skills in working with individuals who have disabilities. The jobs mirror real-world jobs. This is an entry level program that helps the students actually get out into the community.
He showed us a video from the program. It featured college students and students with disabilities in the program. Two college students came to talk to us, too. The one talked about how this program has been quite enjoyable. She has worked with four students who has an aide and an interpreter. She is learning to work with these individuals, as well. The other student has thoroughly enjoyed working with these students. It is really cool to teach these students skills and then get to sit back and watch them do it themselves.
He has seen that these students don’t let their challenges hinder them.
Historically, people with disabilities have been placed in sheltered work sites where they earn minimal wages; however, the workforce innovation and opportunity act counteracts this. It no longer allows those with disabilities to get minimal wages.
If anyone is interested in joining the program, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
Brittany gave a reminder to people to pick up and pay for their t-shirts, to sell their Sheetz coupons and turn in the money, and to donate at least five items for the supply drive to receive community service. Items include pencils, erasers, dry-erase makers, glue sticks, crayons, etc. Place items in a bag with your name on it in the box outside of Dr. Durham’s office. We had another raffle. This member also received a prize.
We welcomed everyone back for our next, and last, meeting of the semester 12-05-16.
Signed by SU- PSEA Secretary Kristin Naumann
Student Attendees:
Morgan Brymesser Rebekah Kauffman Brittany Ebeling Emilee Stoner Kristin Naumann Maddie Adams Veronica Ponti Shelby Rhoten |
Planned by:
Brittany Ebeling Emilee Stoner Kristin Naumann Becky Kauffman Heather Stine Maddie Adams Shelby Rhoten |