by Suzanne Johnson | Sep 28, 2022 | Transition Network
Every step brought her closer to her goal “The best part of my job is knowing that I make other people’s days better,” said Evelyn Zaragoza. Zaragoza, age 21, works in cleaning at the Asante medical office building in White City, Oregon. She enjoys her job,...
by Suzanne Johnson | Sep 7, 2022 | Transition Network
Meeting challenges and finding new opportunities Travis Flores didn’t have high expectations when he attended a tour of Rogue Community College (RCC). When he agreed to join the tour, he thought they’d probably spend a lot of time on things that didn’t interest him....
by Suzanne Johnson | Aug 29, 2022 | Transition Network
Transition students get creative in Eastern Oregon What kind of transition students would jump into a tank full of sharks? Any creative, fun student who likes to invent things, that’s who! Last spring, 32 transition students from throughout Eastern Oregon came...
by Suzanne Johnson | Aug 23, 2022 | Transition Network
Three reasons transition students should attend If you thought job fairs were only for students ready for full-time careers, you might be missing out on a world of opportunities. All over Oregon, job fairs and career expos help transition students gain a better...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 30, 2022 | Transition Network
Making new work experiences feel friendlier For Ashlee Everett and Jenna Norstadt, learning how to manage a new job happens best when you start as a team. Last spring, the pair began working at a local retirement home. Their duties started with cleaning and helping in...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 30, 2022 | Transition Network
You’re ready to live independently, but are you ready for a roommate? Questions to discuss before you share a house What do Bert and Ernie, the Golden Girls, and the cast of Friends have in common? They all were roommates, at least on television. These characters...
