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Careers

Working will be a big part of your life.  It can become your identity.

School to Work Transition Program

Tech students with IEPs can participate in CATP, OJT, and ETP.

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CATP: Community Assessment Training Program

  • Students must prove they have good behavior, attitudes, and attendance (85%) before being recommended for the program.

  • Students are at school for half a day and at their worksite for half a day.

  • Students are unpaid volunteers.

  • Students receive elective credit for their work.

  • Students work with students from other MPS high schools.

  • MPS teachers and paraprofessionals staff the worksites.

  • Students work side-by-side with regular employees at the worksites.

  • Worksites include hospitals and nursing homes, a college, a day care, elementary school classrooms, office buildings, and a food hall.

  • Transportation is provided by the program.

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OJT: On the Job Training​

  • Students are recommended by their CATP teacher because they are mature and responsible.

  • Students are at school for half a day and at their worksite for half a day.

  • Students are paid $7.25/hour.

  • Students receive elective credit for their work.

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ETP: Employment Training Program

  • Seniors work with an Employment Training Specialist to apply for and get a job.

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) 

https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/DVRAPPLY/Presentation/Eligibility/DVRMission.aspx

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DVR is an optional program for students with disabilities.  DVR will help you get and keep a job.  You will have to do the hard work.  The DVR counselor visits Tech twice a year to provide information to any interested juniors and seniors.  You can apply at any time with Mrs. Heebsh.  If you apply and qualify for services, you will meet with your DVR counselor and service providers outside of school.

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Top 10 Things You Should Know About DVR

  1. DVR is here to help you find or keep a job.

  2. You are eligible for DVR services if you have a disability that makes it hard for you to find or keep a job and you need DVR services to deal with your disability limitations. After you apply, DVR has 60 days to decide if you are eligible.

  3. Information about your DVR case is protected by confidentiality rules, which your counselor will explain.

  4. When DVR cannot serve everyone who applies, we use a waiting list called Order of Selection. If you are put on the waiting list, DVR will contact you when you can receive services.

  5. You have a right to choose your job goal and the services you need to reach your goal. DVR will give you the help you need to make informed choices about your services. You and your DVR counselor will agree to your Employment Plan.

  6. There is no charge to you for evaluation, counseling, job development and placement or post-employment services. You may be required to share the cost of some services, but your counselor will talk to you about any costs before services start.

  7. If you disagree with a decision that DVR makes, you can contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP) at 800-362-1290 for help or to assist with an appeal. CAP can help explain the DVR process, why and how decisions are made and may help resolve problems.

  8. DVR can't help you if you don't share information about your life:     

    • Contact DVR at least once a month ' more often if anything changes with your case. 

    • Call if you are going to miss a meeting with DVR.

  9. Between your meetings with DVR staff you will be asked to do the things listed in your Employment Plan as your responsibility. Your Employment Plan is written to help you reach your goal - take responsibility for your program.

  10. When you have received the services listed in your Employment Plan and you have reached your job goal, your DVR case will be closed. Your counselor will talk to you before your case is closed. You can reapply for DVR if something changes in your life and you need our employment services again.

Opening Doors to Employment

This book has lots of activities for exploring and planning careers.  Click the cover to download it!

Bradley Tech's DVR counselor is

Shevelle Lee
                                   
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - South Office 
1205 South 70th St, Suite 201 
West Allis, Wisconsin  53214

 

shevelle.lee@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Direct Line: 414-250-6584
Fax: 414-266-1256

WRTP | BIG STEP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce intermediary dedicated to connecting people to family-sustaining jobs. Our mission is to enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing and emerging sectors of the regional economy.

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Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training. Job Corps helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. Funded by Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964. Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided. Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.

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