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Getting you onto your Future Path
There are many local programs and events supported by community organizations that help students with learning exceptionalities transition out of high school. Get familiar with those available to you to make a productive first step onto your future path.
Project Search
A unique, business-led, one-year transition-to-work program for young people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, Project Search prepares you for what’s next with job skills training, hands-on career preparation and classroom instruction. You must be in your final year of high school and between the ages of 18 and 20 to qualify.
EYES-ON-PSE
EYES-ON-PSE (Equipping Yourself for Educational Success in Ontario’s Post-Secondary Education) is a free, online post-secondary prep course to better prepare students for and inform them about college and university. Available to take in English and French.
On-Line to Success
A transition program for high school students in grade 12, On-Line to Success (OLTS) is a series of online modules in anticipation of post-secondary, offered over the summer, free of charge. Students with learning exceptionalities and mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, qualify.
TRG Next: Post-Secondary Prep Course
This program, offered by the Transition Resource Guide (TRG), is an interactive online course designed to prepare students for post-secondary life. Get started with the first module or jump straight to the one that interests you most. Modules 3 (Learning Skills) and 4 (Thriving on Campus) may be especially helpful.
CTN Pathways to Transition Event
The Community Transition Network (CTN) hosts an annual transition night event for students with special needs to gather information, network and explore possibilities for their futures. Hear from 40+ local organizations and engage with informative displays in an inspiring atmosphere.
Autism Ontario Events
Search for Autism Ontario events across Hamilton and the Halton Region on a number of special education topics. From special education support webinars to “Journey to Adulthood” presentations and understanding neurodiversity information sessions, there are plenty of ways to get support and get involved in your community.
