“I want to be a crane operator after I graduate!”
Terrific, you will have lots of industries and opportunities to choose from.
“I want to be a nurse after I graduate!”
Fantastic, let’s think more about how to get the education you will need.
“I’m not sure what I want to do after I leave high school.”
That’s okay; let’s start with what you DO know about yourself!
“I want to be my own boss after I leave high school. Maybe start an insect control business.”
Perfect, self-employment might be a good fit. Let’s explore that!
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently more than 10,000 self-employed individuals in Indiana. Stay in education long enough and you will inevitably encounter a student determined to use a self-employment strategy to forge their career pathway. Watch out, it’s coming your way!
Self-employment resources and supports are available in abundance across Indiana and the U.S. If you are working with a student who is considering self-employment, you will find several helpful links below. Transition IEP services, activities, and assessments for this student can be also gleaned using these resources. As the saying goes, “use them or lose them.” We hope you use them.
Resources
Information and a variety of classroom resources for teachers and pre-ETS providers supporting students interested in self-employment.
Describes entrepreneurship education and offers suggestions for how to introduce self-employment as an option, including for youth with disabilities.
An A–Z list of resources to be used as transition assessments, services, or activities!
Who-to-call for self-employment information and supports.
Information from the national Special Needs Alliance.
Reminder: Join us tomorrow for the next Transition Talk at High Noon. We’ll be chatting with team members of the Center on Community Living and Careers about Postsecondary goals.
For more information and the Zoom link, see our Transition IEP Training and Support page.