High School Work

Students with disabilities don’t have to wait until they finish high school to get a job. Many students work part-time in high school and can get a job if they are ready to work. Students who work in high school often have higher chances for working when they graduate.

(From TennesseeWorks)

Potential Avenues for Youth to Gain Career-Related Experiences

Touring local businesses and workplaces
Listening to guest speakers talk about what employers look for
Participating in a short-term job shadowing experience
Taking part in Disability Mentoring Day
Attending a job fair
Getting involved in a school or community Career Day
Connecting to a mentor in your preferred profession
Participating in a summer internship
Taking part in an apprenticeship
Helping with a youth-run business
Getting involved in service-learning or volunteer projects
Participating in community-based job training
Enrolling in the school’s work study program
Securing an after-school or summer job

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