William & Mary TTAC

09/16/2026

Secondary Transition: Job Skills

Preparing for employment starts before the first day on the job. This PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network) resource highlights communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills youth with disabilities can practice at school, at home, and in the community to prepare for workplace success.

Learn more: https://www.pattan.net/Publications/Secondary-Transition-Job-Skills

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09/15/2026

How I Conquered My Fear of Speaking Up

Self-advocacy means speaking up about your needs, wants, and goals. Remember that you have the right to ask questions, express your opinions, and seek support when you need it because advocacy is vital in communication. What is one thing you would like to speak up about?

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/r5Dl33wtJ4Y

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09/09/2026

What Youth Want VR Professionals to Know

This resource shares practical guidance for strengthening communication, building trust, supporting self-determination, and making services more meaningful to young people. Check it out:

https://raisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/What-Youth-Want-VR-Professionals-To-Know-YETI-GRAPHIC-VERSION.pdf

09/08/2026

First Jobs

Looking for your first job can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone! Start by creating a simple resume, looking for roles that match your strengths, and practicing interview questions with someone you trust to help navigate your options. What type of job would you like to have?

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/hsixc98FbCo

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09/02/2026

The Top 10 Ways to Connect to Vocational Rehabilitation
This factsheet created by YETI shares practical strategies for starting early, reducing barriers, building partnerships, and keeping youth voice at the center of transition planning.

Check it out:
https://raisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Top-10-Ways-to-Connect-Youth-to-Vocational-Rehabilitation.pdf

09/01/2026

Set and Achieve Goals

Setting goals for your future starts with small steps! Whether it's for school, work, independence, or your personal life, writing down your goal and one small action you can take this week brings you closer to achieving it. What is one goal you have for your future?

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_vkLn1Qve60

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08/26/2026

Keeping Youth Voice at the Center
The youth’s voice should be at the center of transition planning. In this YETI podcast episode, Joe, Elizabeth, and Billy discuss why planning should begin with a young person’s strengths and interests, what self-advocacy can look like in everyday life, and how adults can better listen to and support youth and families. Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsa9Z9I_KmM&list=PLQn__lKjkRaA&index=1

Youth voice should be at the center of transition planning. In this...

08/25/2026

Mastering the Skill of Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy means speaking up for your needs, choices, and rights. While it can sometimes feel challenging, it can also build confidence and create change for you and your community. This video shares tools for developing an assertive approach and practicing self-advocacy in different situations.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMtE3TU3is&t=83s

Mastering the Skill of Self-AdvocacyWhile self-advocacy can at tim...

08/19/2026

What’s So Cool About Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships can be a powerful pathway to employment because they help people learn skills, gain real work experience, and earn while they train. This Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry video is a great resource for youth, families, and transition partners to explore apprenticeship opportunities as part of career planning and transition to adulthood.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxLEF5I_uLI

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08/19/2026

Helping Youth Explore Opportunities
Work experiences, Pre-Employment Transition Services, and clear information can help youth better understand their options for life after high school. In this YETI podcast episode, Jake, Elizabeth, and Dawn discuss common misunderstandings about Vocational Rehabilitation, why real-world experiences matter, barriers that can make participation harder, and practical supports that help youth stay engaged. Watch the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cDjXdA1SsM&list=PLQn__lKjkRaA&index=2