BHSS Special Education Department
Work-Study Program
Mission Statement: Students will learn a non- threatening caring environment committed to developing academic, like and leadership skills, empowering them to become responsible adults with self-fulfilling lives and economic independence .
How do Employees benefit:
• Careful matching the students abilities and there jobs requirements
• Job coaching available without any expense from the company
• Job training provided by the job coach when needed
• Provides motivated and competent employees
• Works study has an excellent reputation in the community
• Provides opportunities for students to be more independent and productive.
• Identifying needs of your business that would cost less at minimum wage.
How do students benefit:
• Increasing self-esteem
• Learning new skills
• Utilizing public transpiration
• Preparation for adults life
• Accessing the community
• Practicing social skills
• Discovering likes and dislikes
• Learning strengths and weakness
• Earning a paycheck
• Building employment skills
Three levels of work-study:
1. In-School Jobs:
Students learning job skills in the school setting
2. Work Experience
Students have jobs in the community and learn work skills without pay
3. Paid Employments:
Students have jobs in the community and receive a paycheck
Follow up and transition:
• Follow up services are provided indefinitely
• Students performances is evaluated
• Maintaining high expectations of employees is the standard
• Support is provided when I student graduates a adult services
How can work study save you money:
• Reduced turn over which results in reduced training costs
• Freeing up a highly skilled employee from performing low skills tasks
• Low absenteeism
• Safety records equal to or better than non-disabled workers
• No effects on insurance or workers compensation rates
• Support from a trained job coach at no cost
• Federal and state financial incentives may be available
Work Study Coordinators
Phone: 330-7714 Ex: 51187
Pat Cannon pcannon@mccsc.edu and Aaron Parker aaparker@mccsc.edu
