SOUTH-WESTERN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER TECH
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Project Life


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Program Overview

Project LIFE is a comprehensive, transition program in which students can develop, practice and strengthen the skills that are high predictors of increased adult independence and successful employment.
 
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​Note: Admittance to this program requires special application and referral and is not part of the online application process. For more information, please see your school's Transition Coordinator or contact Sarah Waugh, SWCSD Transition Coordinator, at 614.801.3161 or sarah.waugh@swcsd.us.

Project LIFE 

Project LIFE focuses on expanding the foundational skills that students need for future success in entry level employment settings and increased independence for adulthood. ​

The Program consists of a combination of classroom instruction and 3.5 hours, four days a week of community-based job training experience.

Career Skills Developed

  • Team Building
  • Social Skills/ Communication
  • Technology
  • Independent Life Skills​
  • Personal Financial Literacy
  • Workplace Safety
  • Employment Preparation
  • Maintaining Employment
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The Project LIFE Model

  • Provides a comprehensive program that incorporates classroom activities, independent living skills, and community job site performance into a comprehensive, data report.
  • Utilizes Evidence Based Practice and has demonstrated documented positive employment outcomes.
  • Ongoing collaboration with community rehabilitation agencies, school district representatives, and families is a critical component for helping students achieve short and long-term goals for adult living and future integrated employment.
 
  • Employment planning meetings occur twice throughout school year.  They include all members of the students IEP/transition   team.  Students learn to lead these    important meetings and provide information related to their progress and future goals for employment.  
  • Project LIFE is endorsed by projectsearch.us
​Note: Admittance to this program requires special application and referral and is not part of the online application process. For more information, please see your school counselor or contact Sarah Waugh, SWCSD Transition Coordinator, at 614.801.3161 or sarah.waugh@swcsd.us.

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