Non-traditional Careers for Students
"Traditions help sustain cultural values but more often it is non-traditional thinking leads to innovation and discoveries... " from "Nontraditional Careers -- Break Free of the Barriers That Limit Your Career Choices"
In the 21st century people are breaking through all sorts of boxes and stereotypes. There are many national organizations as well as many specific to Vermont that provide opportunities and resources for students searching for career paths. At Twinfield, the best resource for career guidance is the guidance counselor who has designed multi-year career curriculum. NOTE: Almost all of the information and resources in this handbook are verbatim from either from the Work-based Learning Coordinator graduate class, the Vermont Work-based Learning Manual or government documents. |
Placing Students with Disabilities
Reminder: If you are placing a student with a disability in a work-based learning experience it is imperative that you collaborate with the Twinfield special educator who is that student's case manager. |
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE ON WORKFORCE AND DISABILITY:
In order to identify and attain career goals, youth need to be exposed to a range of experiences, including the following:
Check out NCWD's Guideposts for Success |