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Access Transition Program

Supporting and educating students ages 18-22 through the transition from school to work and adult life.

Preparing students for a successful future and beyond.

Our Commitment...

Branford Public Schools is committed to partnering students with local businesses to find suitable career training opportunities relevant to their future aspirations.

About the Access Transition Program:

The Access Transition Program is a Post-Secondary educational experience that provides young adults ages 18-22 with the community based instruction and vocational training needed in order to move on to independent employment. Coupled with independent living skills instruction young adults come out prepared to live life as independent contributing members of society.

What participants are saying:

"I enjoy working at All Pets Club because it is fun & rewarding, and it teaches me how to work with and care for animals.” -Access  Student

“Working and training at La Cucina has helped me communicate in a public place  and make sure things in a prepared foods store run smoothly.” -Access Student    

“I enjoy participating in the work program at Hornets Nest Deli because I feel like I am part of the staff and have learned more about the restaurant business.” -Access Student

“We love having the students work in the Family Resource Center classrooms ; they learn from the instructors and act as role models for the children.” -Director of FRC Branford

Learning experiences are like journeys. The journey starts where the learning is now and ends where the learner is more successful.

Employers play an active role in shaping the quality of their future workforce when they participate in career training programs. Both the student and business will benefit.

Business:

  • Expand your workforce

  • Evaluate long term employment potential

  • Involvement provides for better trained future employees

  • Improve the skill level of employees through their interaction with youth

  • Gain community recognition

  • Expose youth to the needs and expectations of a business/workplace

Student:

  • Has opportunity to work with positive adult role models

  • Gain real world work experiences

  • Network with professionals

  • Develop good work habits and professional attitudes

  • Build an employment history

  • Make meaningful relationships with local business establishments

  • Become a contributing member of the community

Employer Responsibilities:

  1. Provide a safe, challenging learning environment for the student

  2. Provide appropriate training and safety requirements

  3. Maintain high expectations of the student and job coach

  4. Assign an employee/supervisor as the point person for the student/job coach if applicable

  5. Review emergency information as it applies to the business

  6. Provide feedback to student/ job coach as needed

  7. Enjoy the benefits of training students to become more responsible and contributing members of society

Let’s shape the quality of the future workforce together. 

For more information or to get involved contact:

Jackie Dunn, Transition Specialist
203-488-5000
jadunn@branfordschools.org

Allison Ufland, Special Education Teacher
203-488-5000