by Linda Quon | Oct 21, 2021 | Transition Network
CET bus rides just got better for transition students. Navigating the bus routes in Central Oregon just got a whole lot easier, according to Ashley Mohni, strategic programs and partnerships coordinator for Cascades East Transit (CET), “Every bus in Bend is now...
by Suzanne Johnson | Oct 1, 2021 | Transition Network
Most new transition students are curious about what employment is all about. Joe Jones is a little different: when he started his first year at the Bend transition co-op this September, he was already established in a job, and had been getting a paycheck for almost...
by Suzanne Johnson | Sep 17, 2021 | Transition Network
The actress Audrey Hepburn had it right when she said “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m Possible.” Her words are good advice for transition students who are curious about college. Compared to the small, close-knit community of a transition program, the...
by Suzanne Johnson | Aug 27, 2021 | Transition Network, Uncategorized
A summer opportunity leads to a new career interest When Dulce Dunham joined the Sisters Summer Work Experience, she knew she’d get to try several different kinds of jobs. What she didn’t know was that she’d find a new sense of purpose and a passion for helping...
by Suzanne Johnson | Aug 12, 2021 | Transition Network
In the transition network, we talk a lot about jobs, because employment is important for young adults with disabilities. Topics like job shadowing, internships, and pre-employment skills are all part of the discussion. But there is another side to the story that often...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 12, 2021 | Transition Network
How make the most of your paycheck and spend wisely Did you hear about the electrician who got his first paycheck? He was shocked! All jokes aside, receiving your first paycheck is exciting. It feels good to be rewarded for hard work! The first payday can be a...
