Transitioning from School to Work
Our goal is for students to practice personal independence through job placement, goal setting and community involvement. Students participate in vocational exploration and identification of preferences, interests and abilities. We assess knowledge of work-related behaviors and self-advocacy. Job placements have an hourly wage with 25-30 hours per week.
S.T.E.P. – Student Transitional Employment Program
Students engage in interviews and are placed in a competitive work situation. Alphapointe staff help students get oriented to the work site and provide short-term job coaching as needed.
Our comprehensive curriculum consists of:
For additional information, please contact Laurie Due, Youth Programs Manager.
Partners Making A Positive Impact
We’re excited to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our past partners—Grand Street Cafe, Blacklist Enterprise LLC, Bishop Sullivan, YMCA, and Price Chopper—who have played a vital role in training our Student Transition Employment Plan (STEP) kids. Their dedication has laid the groundwork for a brighter future.
As we look ahead to 2025, we are eager to explore new partnerships with potential sites like Harvesters, Community Gardens, Jackson County Parks & Rec, Habitat for Humanity, Union Station, the Zoo, and Ascentist Healthcare. Together, we can expand our impact and empower more young individuals.
Become A Partner
Partnering with Alphapointe means more than fulfilling a business need. It gives back to your community. Our job candidates want to work and be productive, can receive on the job training from us, provide tax incentives, and help give someone the skills they need to contribute and become independent. Contact us for more information.
Let’s collaborate to inspire the next generation!
Contact us today to learn more about how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference!