by Suzanne Johnson | Mar 23, 2020 | Transition Network
Ask Andrew Withrow what he likes best about his job at Bigfoot Beverages, and he’ll tell you that there are a lot of things he likes. But most of all, he’ll answer that “Work makes me happy.” Withrow, age 19, is a student at the Transition Co-op in Bend. He works...
by Suzanne Johnson | Mar 5, 2020 | Transition Network
How local transition students can help Spend time with any teenager, whether they are neurotypical or have a disability, and you’ll soon learn that mood swings are normal. But in some young adults, extreme moods or behaviors can signal a mental health problem that...
by Suzanne Johnson | Feb 13, 2020 | Transition Network
Not many teenagers can say they’ve stayed at one job for an entire year. Sticking with a job takes persistence, dedication, and problem-solving. Marissa Cross, age 19, is one of those teens. Cross (pictured right with transition teacher Ken Thorp) is a transition...
by Suzanne Johnson | Feb 13, 2020 | Transition Network
Transition students in Central Oregon have many opportunities to build their employment skills. Students can try job shadowing, internships, or visiting different kinds of businesses through a job club or on their own time. Many of these experiences focus on stores or...
by Suzanne Johnson | Feb 4, 2020 | Transition Network
How does a student start making their future dreams come true? Taking that first step is the key, and then one thing will lead to another. Just ask Daisy Robison, a senior at Crook County High School. She took the initiative to apply for a job at Dominos Pizza in...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jan 21, 2020 | Transition Network, Uncategorized
Why all students need a state ID card before age 18 Can you guess what these common activities have in common? Opening a bank account Buying a fishing license Going to a doctor appointment To do any of the tasks above, you need to show a state-issued identification...
