by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 22, 2023 | Transition Network
Growing in capacity, numbers, and options When the South Umpqua transition team designed a new approach to summer internships in 2022, they expected good results. The Peer2Peer pilot project aimed to create stronger social connections to help students thrive in new...
by Suzanne Johnson | May 19, 2023 | Transition Network
A transition success story, with Susanna Quim When the opportunity for a paid internship came up this past winter, transition student Susanna Quim felt sure she was ready. Her teacher, Krista Hanson, was confident too becauseQuim had a solid foundation in job skills....
by Suzanne Johnson | Apr 29, 2023 | Transition Network
Passion + Planning = Success Some students feel nervous about life after high school because they’re not sure what comes next. For Adi Valencia, the idea of graduating and living on her own is exciting, because she has a clear vision of her next steps. “It’s a little...
by Suzanne Johnson | Mar 31, 2023 | Transition Network
Setting goals and sticking to them, with Sebastian McBurney What’s the best approach to making the most of the transition program years? For Sebastian McBurney, the answer is simple: just act like being a transition student is your job. “You have to show up, sign in...
by Suzanne Johnson | Feb 24, 2023 | Transition Network
A SIP Grant recipient learns to pivot Ever since he was a kid, Javeonte McIver has been creating costumes. He started with superhero capes and ninja outfits. That meant teaching himself to sew and piece the parts together. While in high school, he took every art...
