Specialized Student Services Committee to host 'Post Graduation Life'

Posted January 16, 2017 10:00 pm

Elgin Area School District U-46

The Citizens' Advisory Council's Specialized Student Services Committee for Elgin Area School District U-46 will offer the third seminar in a series of programs for U-46 parents of children with special needs.

The "Post Graduation Life" program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Elgin Room at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Register in advance at Gail Borden's website at www.gailborden.info.

We Grow Dreams and Little City Foundation will host a presentation on adult services and employment opportunities. The discussion will include what to expect after school ends, how to plan for transition, how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act affects transition youth, and helping employees gain credits towards Social Security and Medicare.

The series will vary from those addressing community employment and opportunities for U-46 graduates to recreational opportunities available outside of school.

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