The Work Skills Preparation Program at The College of New Jersey
(WSP) is a 2-week residential summer program for CBVI high school students (ages
16 – 21) who may have additional disabilities such as cognitive, developmental,
hearing, or mobility impairments. The goal of the program is to give students
the opportunity to learn and/or enhance their skills to transition from school
to a successful adult life which includes achieving competitive employment.
The WSP utilizes a curriculum and activities designed expressly to meet the
educational, vocational, and developmental needs of the program participants.
Upon completion of the program, a written assessment is provided to support
both the parents and schools inclusion of appropriate Transition goals in the
student’s IEP.
Recommendations are made in the following assessment areas:
Job Site Experience & Job Sampling
Orientation and Mobility (travel skills)
Academics
Self-Advocacy and Self Determination
Person-Centered Planning and Goal Mapping
Accessible Technology
Skills of Independence (ILS)
For more information on Vocational Rehabilitation Services contact: John Walsh,
Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation Services at 973-648-3549 or e-mail:
John.Walsh@dhs.state.nj.us
Resource Link: The Work Skills Prep Program
http://njcscd.org/departments/work-skills-preparation-program/70-about.html