yes program
Youth Employment Services
The YES program is a class offered through Goodwill of N.E. Georgia. At Sims Academy the program is designed for students who are looking to go straight into full time employment after high school.
3 phases of the program:
Phase 1:
Class at Sims--Fall Semester
- Students will learn about financing, employability skills, soft skills and job interview/resume writing.
- Class will be taught 2-3 days a week by a Goodwill case manager. Other days, the class will be taught by CTI coordinator.
**In order to move to Phase 2, the student must be deemed as reliable, motivated, and dependable.
Phase 2:
Paid Internship--Spring semester
Phase 3:
Full-time Job Placement -- Summer
What kind of student should be recommended for the YES class?
- Must plan on working full-time after high school
- In their final year of high school
- Have room in their schedule for YES class at Sims (fall semester)
- Must be ready for competitive employment (independent)
- Must have an IEP and be eligible for VR services/on VR caseload
- Must read on 3rd grade reading level or higher
instructor
Special Education Instructor
Leah Helderbrand earned a BSEd from The University of Georgia in 2004. Mrs. Helderbrand...
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