school-to-work

transition services

Helping Youth Transition from School to Work Through Community-Based Vocational Services

Transition Program

Guiding Youth to Career Success

Our Community Transition Program supports young people with diverse abilities as they move from school to work. With a focus on pre-employment skills, job exploration, and personalized placement services, we help students find their path to future careers while connecting them to essential community resources.

Why Choose Us?

Individualized & Employment-Focused

Summer Programming

Our Key Services

Comprehensive Career Preparation and Work-Based Learning

Career Exploration

Customized online assessments help identify interests and strengths.
Industry tours and job shadows provide real-world insight into various careers.

Skills Training

Training in self-advocacy, job readiness, and job-seeking skills.
Focus on teamwork, communication, and workplace conduct.

Work-Based Learning

Paid work experiences ranging from 2-12 weeks, with support from job coaches.
Job development assistance to secure permanent employment.

Partner with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

We offer guidance in connecting with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, helping students access additional resources and support to ensure a smooth transition to employment.

At Opportunities, Inc., we believe every student deserves a chance to reach their full potential. Our Community Transition Program provides the tools and support needed to make it happen.

Testimonials

“I was impressed on how well prepared the interviews were and how they presented themselves during the tour. Interviewing for jobs is a difficult process as in most cases it’s hard to toot your own horn, but it becomes more comfortable with experience. I just hope the students took as much away from the experience as I was able to gain from it.”

Ken Kostroski
Production Manager

“I enjoyed practicing my interviewing skills and being given feedback on improvement. The best part of the company tour was meeting the executives and learning all the steps in making the products.”

Terry Frye
Student

“Opportunities, Inc. has been an outstanding resource for the students in the School District of Waukesha. This collaboration has benefitted our students’ transition to life after high school and especially employment. We are grateful for the partnership”

Bruce Massman
Special Education Coordinator

Opportunities, Inc.’s innovative school to work services promote community, employment and independence!

15 Years of Program Success!

Over 500 Students Served!

Resources

For more information on Opportunities Community Transition Service please contact Lisa Norman – Employment Services Coordinator.

Partner with division of vocational rehabilitation

Information and guidance in connecting with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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Inclusa

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Helping students with disabilities and their families think about their life after high school.