Workforce education

About WorkAbility1

The WAI program is funded and administered by the California Office of Education and offers special education students the opportunity to complete their secondary education while obtaining marketable job skills for success in the modern labor market. 

 MISSION

The mission of Workability is to provide the involvement of key stakeholders including students, families, educators, employers and other agencies in planning and implementing an array of services that will culminate in successful student transitions to employment, lifelong learning and quality of life.

GOALS

Workability students will:

• acquire and implement essential workplace skills

• develop and implement a personal career plan

• become positive participants and contributors in their community

SERVICES

Workability officers the following services for Black Oak Mine Unified School District students with an active IEP:

• career awareness and guidance activities

• exploratory work experiences

• information/registration with outside agencies

• guest speakers

• community/volunteer projects

• job coaching/supported employment