The document provides information about career training and employment assistance programs for students with disabilities. It discusses the Supported Employment program which provides job coaching, career planning and interagency collaboration to help students gain employment. It also describes the C.O.R.E. Program which incorporates academics, career skills and technical training. Both programs aim to help students develop job skills and find success in the workforce.

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2.  Supported Employment
provides personal and career planning, job coaching, money management skills,
assistance with post-secondary education and interagency collaborations, meets
off campus.
 C.O.R.E. Program
(Career Opportunities and Related Education)
which incorporate academics, career skills and technical classes, meets on the
South Tech Academy campus.
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3.  Personal and career planning
 Job development
 Job coaching/re-training
 Assistance with applications/interview process
 Job retention skills
 Development of self-advocacy
 Money management/banking
 Transportation planning
 Support counseling
 Establishment of natural support
 Development of community resources
 Assist with post-secondary education
 Linkage to community agencies
 Interagency collaborations
 Develop a needs assessment with current environment
 Liaison between the student, their parent/guardian, and their employer
 Develop outreach programs with area businesses
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4.  Any student 18 to 22 years old who graduated with
an Option 1 or Option 2 Special Diploma or a
Certificate of Completion
 Students who are interested in either program
must be self-motivated and intent on gaining the
skills necessary to become successfully employed.
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5.  Self Determination
 Career Preparation
 Life Management
 Academic Functional Skills
 Academy Course
 Supported Employment
 Electives
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6.  A current Individual Educational Plan.
 Good attendance while attending high school.
 An overall average of at least 2.0.
 An overall average of 3 for conduct.
 A completed application.
 No more than 1 discipline referral resulting in removal
from class during their last year in school.
 A letter of recommendation from one of the following:
Teacher, Transition Specialist
ESE Contact, Employer
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7.  See Transition Specialist or ESE Coordinator at your school.
 Obtain an application from South Tech Academy at 561.369.7097
or visit our website:
http://southtechacademy.com/portal/about-southtech/departments/ese/transition-programs/
 Return completed application to South Tech Academy
By mail: 1300 SW 30th Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Fax: (561) 369-7024
 Submit a copy of the most current IEP.
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8. Suzlene Michel graduated from Atlantic Community High School in
May of 2007. At that time she was employed as a front end services
clerk at Albertson’s. In June of 2009 she lost her job when the
company went out of business. Along with the help from her
Transition Specialist at South Tech Academy she applied for
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services. She decided to pursue a
career in the medical field and VR helped her by paying for her
classes, scrubs, and equipment needed for the PCA program at
PBSC. She completed both the HHA class and the CNA class at
PBSC. While taking the classes she worked for Leving Home Health
Care. During this time she also found out she was pregnant and due
to complications, could no longer do the lifting and physical work
this job demanded. She had to leave this job and was introduced to
Workforce Alliance (WA). Once she registered with WA, several
companies interview Suzie and she was hired by Teleperformance in
Boca Raton as a Tech Support person. She makes $10.00 an hour
and enjoys the job which allows her to work M-F from 8:00 am to
4:00 pm while her son Ja’Marcus is in daycare. She and Ja’Marcus’s
father plan on getting married next year.
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9. Suleima Guevara graduated from Park Vista
Community High School in June of 2010. In
August she enrolled in the CORE program at
South Tech Academy and entered the
Veterinarian Program. She also worked at
Little Pal’s pet store in the Boynton Beach
Mall. With the help of her Transition
Specialist, she applied at Petsmart in
Boynton Beach and was hired as an assistant
groomer at the beginning of this year.
Petsmart is planning on sending her to
grooming school for one month in Port St.
Lucie during the month of June. When she
completes this program she will be a full
time groomer with benefits. Suleima is
passionate about animals and loves her
work.
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10. Stephen Heath graduated from
Atlantic Community High School in
May of 2008. He has been working
at Publix for the last 4 years as a
Upromise clerk, an Apron clerk, and
a bagger. He does a great job there
and the staff and customers love
him. Recently he has expressed an
interest in cooking so with the help
of the Supported Employment staff
he has interviewed and enrolled in
the Culinary Arts Academy at South
Tech. He hopes to transfer to the
bakery at Publix once he gets some
training in the culinary class.
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11. Pedro Rojas is in the CORE program, taking classes in Recording
Arts. After graduating from Lake Worth High School in 200, he
entered South Tech’s Recording Arts Academy due to his interest in
video and sound recording. It was here at South Tech that he
discovered he is very talented in the field. This year, his class
placed first in the South Region for Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission’s Public Service Announcement Contest, with Pedro
serving as the editor and director. He has also assisted the ESE
department with a video recording and Power Point presentation
that they presented to the faculty.
After recovering from major surgery earlier in the year, Pedro has
acquired an internship in the Newsroom at Channel 12, and will be
assisting them during the peak weekday hours of 3-7 PM. His
enthusiasm and passion for working in the recording arts is
remarkable, and we wish him continued success in his chosen
career path.
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12. Tamara Clinton graduated from Boca Raton Community
High School in June of 2008. She was accepted into the
CORE program taking Informational Technology classes
during the fall of 2009. Tamara had been employed part
time at Publix in Boca Raton since 2007 as a Front end
Service Worker. She had a need to earn more money
and with the help of her Transition Specialist, she filled
out many applications and was hired at the Palm Beach
International Airport working in one of their terminals at
Burger King. Tamara has become quite independent.
She rides Palm Tran and Tri-Rail to and from her jobs.
She also works with Vocational Rehabilitation. She is
very happy with both of her jobs and is currently saving
money to purchase a car.
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13. Alex Damus graduated from Boynton
Beach High School in 2007 and was
working part time at Publix as a Front
end Service Worker averaging 20
hours per week. After enrolling in
South Tech academy’s Supported
Employment program, he attained full
time status with benefits. Alex now
works 40 hours a work week stocking
the dairy aisle, and enjoys his job very
much. Alex is currently taking GED
classes in the evening and has a deep
desire to enroll in business classes at
PBSC. Alex is loved by all his Publix
Customer’s because of his attitude
and beaming smile.
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14. Lien Pham graduated from Palm Beach
Gardens High School in May of 2008. She was
referred to South Tech academy from
Vocational Rehabilitation for Supported
Employment services. At that time Lien
worked at a family restaurant as a front
counter person and wanted to find her own
career. With the help from her Transition
Specialist, Lien is now receiving On-The-Job
(OJT) Training with Classic Nails funded by
Vocational Rehabilitation. Lien is especially
excited about the OJT, since many members
of her family already does nails and would like
to learn the business. While in this program,
Lien also achieved her goal of obtaining her
driver’s permit. Lien plans to work as a Nail
Technician and to obtain her certifications
through hands on training.
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15. Justin Wiser graduated from Park Vista High School in
2007 and then enrolled in the Supported Employment
program at South Tech Academy. Upon graduating, Justin
was working part time at Command Security Corporation
as a security guard at sporting events, averaging
approximately 10 hours per week. Shortly after enrolling
in South Tech Academy Justin was hired at West Boca
Hospital as a full time dishwasher, while also maintaining
his part time position with C.S.C.. Justin has recently
passed his driver’s license test, and has opened a personal
savings account in which he makes regular monthly
deposits. Justin enjoys his job with C.S.C. because he gets
to watch the Heat, Marlins, and Dolphins games for free.
Great job Justin!!!
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16. Peter Goldbar graduated from Santaluces High
School in 2008 and was employed at Newport
Place Retirement Community on a part time
basis. With the aid of his Transition Specialist
he was offered and was accepted a full time
position at Emeritus Assisted Living
Community. Peter’s job duties include; waiting
and bussing tables, short order cook, and
assisting residents in the dining area. Peter has
many diverse talents and is tremendous asset
to his job. He is known at work as “Mr.
Debonair” because all the female residents
enjoy when Peter serves them. Peter has one
more year with South Tech, and has expressed
a desire to obtain his GED before leaving the
program.
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17. Tatiana Sans graduated from Seminole Ridge
High School in May of 2007. She entered into
South Tech academy Supported Employment
program immediately upon graduation.
During this time, she has achieved many
personal and career goals. Tatiana was able to
obtain her driver’s permit through studying
with her Transition Specialist within months
of studying. Tatiana was determined to find a
career that she will love and were able to
make money. While maintaining a part time
job as a fitting room attendant at Marshalls,
she spent her days off at school. After a short
8 months of schooling, she received her
certifications as a Nail technician and
Certified Make-up Artist at Anton Aesthetics
Academy.
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18. Brandon Vargas graduated from Seminole
Ridge Community High School in May 2007. He
was referred to South Tech academy Supported
Employment program upon graduation for
assistance with employment and to learn skills
to become more independent. While in the
program, Brandon received job placement
services, tutoring to increase his basic skills,
and he obtained his Florida driver’s permit.
Brandon has been working at Publix for almost
4 years, and according to his managers , he is
an excellent worker that they can always rely
on. Brandon has studied diligently to increase
his scores significantly. He will now start
studying with the Adult Basic Education Center
for his GED. He has also learned how to budget
his money.
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19. Richard Rattray graduated from Olympic Heights
High School and worked at Chicken Kitchen for 5
months as a room attendant. When he joined South
Tech Academy we started job developing at local
restaurants in Boca Raton. He landed a job with
Houston’s restaurant as a bus boy and loves it!
He is in the Culinary program at South Tech for 2
periods and works in the afternoon or evenings.
Houston’s loves Richard as an employee.
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20. Rendel Henry graduated from
Spanish River high school. He
joined South Tech Academy’s
Supported Employment as soon as
he graduated. He completed a
number of applications and
practiced interview skills for a few
months. He was hired at Boca
Dunes Golf & Country Club as a
banquet server. He is working on
getting his driver’s license . One of
his goals is to be a security guard.
He is very successful at his current
job and has been promoted to
work private parties at a Miami site
on an as needed basis.

21. Byron Jones graduated from Boynton Beach
High School and at that time he was working as
a bagger at Winn Dixie. When he joined the
South Tech Supported Employment program
he stated that he always dreamed of working
with cars. After many inquiries and applications
he landed a job with Tire Choice as a car tech.
In 2010 Byron began working with Maroone
Volvo as a car tech. He also received a set of his
own tools from Vocational rehabilitation . He
was able to accomplish all of these goals with
the help of his Transition Specialist.