Independent Transition Services (ITS)/Youth Transition Program
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INDEPENDENT TRANSITION SERVICES
Independent Transition Services assists 18-21 year-old graduates of the Hillsboro School District in moving forward from the academic world into the workforce. We offer instructional classes in employment skills, independent living, and effective workplace communication. Our goal is to help participants become independent, income-earning members of our community.
WHAT WE DO
We offer instructional classes which cover important employment skills such as:
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Writing resumes and cover letters
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Completing job applications
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Interviewing practice
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Budgeting, money-handling, and point-of-sale system operation
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Navigating public transportation
Participants also learn about the importance of "soft skills" that cover:
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Time management
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Good attendance
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Accepting feedback
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Following directions
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Appropriate communication with supervisors and coworkers
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Staff
Raymond Panagopoulos
Transition Specialist
Transition Specialist
Transition Assistant
Transition Assistant
Wendy Ramos
Director of Student Services-Program Administrator