Our Vision
Our vision is to empower young adults with diverse exceptionalities, fostering interdependence, meaningful employment, and inclusion. We strive to reduce stigma, strengthen family values, and promote personal growth, creating confident, contributing members of society through close community collaboration and prioritizing our students’ needs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to prioritize our students’ needs, reduce stigma, and build a stronger workforce through professional development, collaboration, and alignment with our core values. We are committed to empowering young adults with diverse abilities and exceptionalities. We elevate their confidence and self-sufficiency, helping them become active members of society. We instill confidence by working closely with families, building trust, and fostering strong relationships. Through vocational, life, and social skills training, we prepare students for meaningful employment and various life situations.
Transition Services
Work-Based Learning Experiences & Internships
- Job shadowing/touring worksites and learning about opportunities at businesses across the community
- Participating in mock interviews
- Travel training utilizing public transportation
- Finding employment, coaching, and maintenance
- Guidance with navigating adult services through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) and Vocational Rehabilitation.
Work Readiness Training
- Resume writing
- Interview Skills
- Searching for and applying to jobs online or face-to-face
- Managing conflicts on the job
- Understanding messages communicated through body language
- Learning about proper hygiene
- Personal safety, including situational awareness and internet safety
- Professional Communication
Postsecondary Educational Counseling
- Visiting nearby college campuses, including disability services offices
- Postsecondary campus tours
- Completing school applications and financial aid
- Exploring Registered Apprenticeship Outcomes
Our Program
Our program targets 18-22-year-old students with varying exceptionalities who have met graduation requirements with a standard diploma but still need additional support and training to develop the skills required for successful employment, social skills, and independent living. We are a hands-on program actively improving our students through work-based learning experiences (WBLE) and classroom-based lessons. We aim to prepare our Life Work students for employment and transition to Vocational Rehabilitation Adult Services once deferment has ended.
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Contact Us
Life Work Transition Program
St. Johns County School District
2980 Collins Avenue, Building K2
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Telephone (904) 547-3433
Fax (904) 547-3335