Transition2Work Hamilton County

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📣 Reminder: Tomorrow, April 18, is the Transition Fair—we hope to see you there!

What We Did This Week

🛒 Monday:
We went on Walmart.com to research how much each ingredient costs to make cookies. This helped interns practice budgeting, planning, and comparing prices.

🎤 Tuesday:
Daryl and Yobanny presented their “This Is Me” presentations and did a great job sharing about themselves with confidence!

🏝 Wednesday:
Lisa led a fun lesson on “What would you need if you were stranded on an island?” Interns worked on decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing needs vs. wants.

🔄 Thursday:
We focused on a flexibility lesson, along with practicing multi-step directions—important skills for both the classroom and workplace.

🚶‍♂️ Friday:
We went to the Tennessee Riverwalk from the Blue Goose Hollow Trail entrance and walked about 3 miles! This was a great way to build endurance, teamwork, and community navigation skills.

We are so proud of the continued effort and growth from our interns each week. Keep up the amazing work! 💙

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📣 Reminders:
The Transition Fair is next Saturday, April 18 at Chattanooga State University—we hope to see you there!

What We Did This Week

💼 Monday & Thursday:
We had guest speakers from BlueCross BlueShield who taught interns all about resumes—what to include, how to stand out, and why they’re so important when applying for jobs.

🎤 Tuesday:
Cady and Michaela presented their “This Is Me” presentations. They did an amazing job sharing about themselves and building confidence speaking in front of others!

📝 Wednesday:
MC taught interns how to create a resume, giving them hands-on practice with an important real-world skill.

🎉 Friday:
We wrapped up an incredible experience with the Bryan College student teachers, who completed their final project with our interns. To celebrate, we had a friendship party with pizza, drinks, and cookies—all of which interns budgeted for at Publix!

We are so thankful for the time, effort, and support the Bryan College students gave our interns. It was truly an unforgettable experience, especially our time spent together at Coolidge Park. 💙

We’re so proud of the growth, teamwork, and independence our interns continue to show each week!

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We had another great week with our interns learning important life and job skills!

Monday: We had a guest speaker from the Health Department who talked about the effects of ni****ne and to***co and how these substances can impact our health.

Tuesday: We worked on emotional regulation, learning different strategies interns can use to manage their emotions in challenging situations.

Wednesday: Lisa taught a lesson on self-advocacy and how to speak up for yourself, especially in school, work, and everyday situations.

Thursday: We practiced cooking pancakes, working on following directions, measuring ingredients, and kitchen safety.

Friday: We went to Colledge Park and partnered with Bryan College student teachers to learn how to plan for a party. Wheb we came back, we learned how to make pound cake and milkshakes, which was a fun way to practice teamwork and cooking skills.

Great job to all of our interns this week! We are proud of the hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm everyone continues to show. We can’t wait to see what next week brings! 👏

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This week was our last week at this job rotation, and we are so proud of all the growth our interns have shown during this time. Please be sure to see the post below about our Pathways Conference: A Transition Fair and Mini Conference for more exciting updates!

A huge shoutout to Marcus for completing his first week at his paid job 👏 We are so proud of you, Marcus—keep up the hard work!

Monday: We had a guest speaker come in to talk about resources for building healthy relationships and where to find support in the community.

Tuesday: Yobanny taught a lesson about exercise and the importance of staying active.

Wednesday: Lisa taught interns how to take phone messages, practicing important workplace communication skills.

Thursday: Mikayla taught a lesson about permits and driver’s licenses, what they are, and the steps needed to obtain them.

Friday: We visited different coffee shops and practiced navigating to each location—building independence and real-world travel skills.

🌟 Employee Updates 🌟
Last week’s Employee of the Week was Nathan!
This week’s Employee of the Week is Thane!!

We are so proud of these young men and the leadership and effort they continue to show.

Great job to all our interns this week!

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We are so happy to have seen everyone at our Open House and want to send a huge thank you to our families for their continued support of their interns. We couldn’t do this without you!

Monday: We had a two-hour delay, so we stayed in and made taco soup together—great teamwork and cooking skills all around!

Tuesday & Thursday: We spent time preparing for our Open House. Interns helped make chocolate pudding and peanut butter fudge, cleaned classrooms, and worked hard to get everything ready.

Wednesday: Lisa taught a lesson on the difference between wages and salary, helping interns understand how pay can look different depending on the job.

Friday: We went out for community-based instruction at Food City, Family Dollar, and Coin Laundry. This was the last Friday rotation, and all interns have now experienced all three locations—awesome job stepping out of comfort zones!

🌟 Employees of the Week: Thane & Marcus 🌟
We are so incredibly proud of Thane and Marcus for their hard work, teamwork, and initiative. They continue to show growth and leadership every day!

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We had a full week packed with learning, fun, and real-world life skills!

What We Did This Week

🏞 Monday:
We welcomed a guest speaker from Therapeutic Recreation, who shared all about fun and inclusive activities interns can do in the community—like rock climbing, going to the zoo, and more!

💃 Tuesday:
Cady taught her lesson on Freeze Dance, and she did an amazing job! We had so much fun moving, laughing, and staying engaged—great leadership, Cady!

🌳 Wednesday:
Lisa led a refresher lesson, giving interns time to finish and expand on their “ME Trees.” This allowed them to dive deeper into self-reflection and personal growth.

🧼 Thursday:
We learned how to do laundry—sorting colors, loading washers and dryers, measuring detergent, and understanding why each step matters.

🛒🍕 Friday – Community-Based Instruction:
We visited the laundromat, Dollar General to build hygiene kits, and Food City, where interns practiced grocery shopping and followed a store recipe to make biscuit pizzas.

📌 Reminder: There is no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’re so proud of the growth and independence shown this week! 💙