FRIDAY Session: 5 Lead Presenter: Brittany Rotelli, MA, NCC Co-Presenters: Lewis, NOG-WOG founder, Director at Wendy's, former senior vice president of Walgreens, Ted Talk presenter, Ernest and Young Partner, and author. Scott Adair Cox, LCSW, Doctoral Student Northern Illinois University's Counselor Education and Supervi Program Barrington SET Program-Real Jobs for Real People Synopsis: The Barrington Summer Employment Transitions (SET) is a training and employment program focused on providing paid summer employment to individuals with intellectual and learning disabilities. This revolutionary program has created a partnership between local businesses, college students, and individuals with disabilities to provide work experience, opportunities to build resumes, and a model to bridge the gap for those that are affected by their disabilities stigma. This presentation will outline the preparation, implementation, and results of Barrington SET summer 2017. Finally, presenters will provide materials and suggestions for participants interested in starting this program in others communities.
FRIDAY Session: 5 Lead Presenter: Brittany Rotelli, MA, NCC Co-Presenters: Lewis, NOG-WOG founder, Director at Wendy's, former senior vice president of Walgreens, Ted Talk presenter, Ernest and Young Partner, and author. Scott Adair Cox, LCSW, Doctoral Student Northern Illinois University's Counselor Education and Supervi Program Barrington SET Program-Real Jobs for Real People Synopsis: The Barrington Summer Employment Transitions (SET) is a training and employment program focused on providing paid summer employment to individuals with intellectual and learning disabilities. This revolutionary program has created a partnership between local businesses, college students, and individuals with disabilities to provide work experience, opportunities to build resumes, and a model to bridge the gap for those that are affected by their disabilities stigma. This presentation will outline the preparation, implementation, and results of Barrington SET summer 2017. Finally, presenters will provide materials and suggestions for participants interested in starting this program in others communities.
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