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June Report 2022
PACKS meetings report (3)
Report on the June 2022 PACKS introductory meeting
Using PACKS to Improve Employment Outcomes for College Students with Disabilities
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Research indicates college students with disabilities benefit from:
• having paid employment and/or work experiences,
• having the ability to make
decisions and set goals,
• self-determining and self-
advocating, and
• receiving adequate
student support.
Vital elements for college students as they seek employment (Pillette, 2019) include:
ü career-related knowledge, ü work-related experiences, ü job search skills, and
ü disability-related
knowledge/self-advocacy
PACKS Purpose:
To support college students with disabilities as they transition to post-college employment in their chosen fields of study.
PACKS:
ü is designed as a four-five-
year pilot program,
ü will be piloted at 1
university,
ü may include collaboration with a local state college,
ü is derived from programs in nursing, teaching, and counseling that use professional mentors and preceptors,
ü incorporates leadership opportunities for students
ü infuses opportunities for students to increase self- awareness, self- advocacy, and self- determination,
ü includes a variety of work experiences during degree program.
. Estimated Financial Considerations: Year 1:
3-4 PACKS Teams $30,000-40,000
Each team includes: 2 Freshmen (univ + st.
college)
PACKS Specialist
2 Soph. (univ + st. college) 1 Junior, 1 Senior
$10,000
$55,231-salary $20,102-benefits
PACKS Events PACKS Evaluation Estimated Funding:
$2,700 $1,500
$112,533-122,533
(Subsequent years will have 7-10 PACKS)
Students:
• Participate and lead monthly seminars
• Participate as mentees and mentors
• Interact with professionals in their fields
• Create professional networks
• Join professional organizations
• Attend professional conferences
• Have a variety of work experiences
• Develop professional portfolios
• Establish relationships with Career Services,
• Strengthen ties with Access Office
• Learn about available support services
Support:
ü PACKS materials
ü Initial trainings
ü Organizing project
ü Identifying students
ü Identifying professional mentors ü Developing PACKS credential
ü Identifying evaluation components
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