The importance of working while in school

The importance of working while in school

In this episode, Jeff Gentry from JVS Boston shares a story of how an inclusive group work experience turned into a permanent job for a transition student. Learn more about the Minnesota Transformation Initiative here: mti.ici.umn.edu [https://mti.ici.umn.edu/]

Pivoting to support new mental health needs

In this episode, Brenda Albright from Lifeworks shares a story about supporting a person who had to leave a long-term, stable job to start an entirely new career after a mental health event. Learn more about the Minnesota Transformation Initiative here: mti.ici.umn.edu [https://mti.ici.umn.edu/]

Supporting jobseekers in rural Minnesota

In this episode, Dominique Berg shares a story about overcoming concerns from a person's support team and supporting a jobseeker to find a job at a nursing home in rural Minnesota. Learn more about the Minnesota Transformation Initiative here: mti.ici.umn.edu [https://mti.ici.umn.edu/]

A job at a thrift store

In this episode, Danny Brady from Reach for Resources shares a story about a job search that got off to a rocky start but eventually resulted in a job and better training for managers at a chain of thrift stores. Learn more about the Minnesota Transformation Initiative here: mti.ici.umn.edu [https://mti.ici.umn.edu/]

A job monitoring an indoor playground

In this episode, Jessica Stejskal from TSE, Inc. shares how she supported a jobseeker to look beyond working in grocery stores to pursue a job working with children and found an employer that is helping her grow and thrive. Learn more about the Minnesota Transformation Initiative here: mti.ici.umn.edu [https://mti.ici.umn.edu/]