TYDE – Transitioning Youth with Disabilities and Employment

We have built an online, interactive program that aims to foster self-determination of learners and support youth participants in their employment journey. The program includes seven modules, which are completed by youth with support from a support person (e.g., a parent, an employment coach, a teacher or educational assistant). The modules include:

• • a pre-unit reflection,
  • informational videos on employment related topics,
  • video interviews with self-advocates outlining personal experiences related to employment and quality of life,
  • activities to be completed by youth and partner activities to be completed by the youth with their support person (e.g., teacher, educational assistant, or job coach), and
  • a unit reflection.

This past year we partnered with three school districts and five community living organizations to pilot the program. 64 youth participated. Feedback from the youth was very positive.

The TYDE curriculum was designed to align with BC Ministry of Education Core Competencies and designed to complement the Careers curriculum. We are now embarking on our final year and will be releasing the TYDE Program publicly and for free for use of any agencies, families, and schools who are supporting transitioning youth in employment. We hope that TYDE can make an impact for youth as they transition from school to work.

For more information, please visit mytyde.ca