Student Responsibilities
• Show a desire to work
• Demonstrate effort to set and reach
goal(s)
• Positive attitude
• Take initiative
• Research opportunities
• Demonstrate independence
• Develop short/long term goals
• Identify potential jobs
"Coming together
is a beginning,
staying together is
progress, and
working together is
success."
- Henry Ford
• Create portfolio of skills
• Advocate for self
• Participate in decision making
POWER Plus is a
partnership
between students,
family, program
staff, and our
Dublin Community
• Identify transportation needs
• Use resources
• Problem Solve
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Dublin Works was established by the
Dublin School Business Council to
engage, inform and provide resources
on employing youth with disabilities.
FOR PARENTS &
FAMILIES
Visit www.dublinschools.net/
TransitionServices.aspx for valuable
resources including upcoming events.
62 WEST BRIDGE STREET
DUBLIN, OH
(614) 760-4556
POWER Plus Service Delivery
• Partner with area businesses for
job experience(s)
• Provide job coaching
• Target employability/life skills
essential to employment
• Provide informational resources
• Collaborate with agencies
• Provide input and ideas
• Network with district and
community personnel
• Transport to non-paid work
site and paid when possible
• Advocacy/Goal development
• Social skills training
Planning Goal: Create equal
responsibility among students,
parent(s)/guardian(s), agencies, school
personnel, and our Dublin Community
• POWER Plus is one part of the
students discovery process for
future employment.
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• POWER Plus hosts multiple events
to showcase and highlight student
achievement.
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20%
• POWER Plus staff participates in
networking events and educational
opportunities for parents.
POWER Plus will help your young adult
answer the following questions:
• What does it take to be successful on the
job?
• Portfolio development
• What are “soft skills” and why are they
important in getting a job?
Parent Potluck: Evening
discussion group highlighting
transition topics.
Open House: Students showcase
community partnerships and
classroom activities.
Appreciation Breakfast:
Celebrating success at the end of
the school year.
Parent Focused Presentations:
Sponsored by the Dublin School
Business Council & SEAC.
Blo!ing: Students, staff and
parents blog together on various
transition topics.
Special Events: Statehouse/
Legislative Advocacy Day
Parent Responsibilities
• Assist with and/or provide
transportation for paid work
• Participate in sponsored district
and/or community events
• Schedule program tours/visits
• Collaborate with agencies
• Assist young adult with paperwork
• Network with community resources
• Do I know everyone on my IEP team and
what role they have in my future?
• What resources are available to get and
keep a job?
• What does a job coach do and how are they
helpful on the job?
for both work and social
opportunities
• Seek guardianship if applicable
• Assist student with goal
development
• What is a career portfolio and how can this
help me gain interview skills?
• What are my postsecondary goals and what
are the stepping stones needed to reach my
goals?