Transitional and Placement Services
We want to work with you!
The goal of the Transition and Placement Program is to help individuals with disabilities who are enrolling at Nicolet College to become better educated, more employable, and more independent.
We provide assistance in making educational and career decisions, setting and achieving goals, securing appropriate accommodations, and entering the world-of-work.
We value your unique abilities, preferences, and needs. Because of this, our program provides individualized, student-driven program plans.
Please contact our program as early as possible, so that we may provide you with maximum support services.
Overview of Transition and Placement Services
Personal Interview
First, we sit down and discuss ideas you have about career and educational direction. If the decision has been made to attend Nicolet College, we discuss the steps that need to be taken in that process.
Self Awareness
If you haven't already done so, we will spend some time exploring your interests, skills, aptitudes, personality, values, work history, and possible barriers. From this information we will develop a self-assessment summary.
Exploring Careers
Next, we'll see how your self- assessment summary fits with various careers. We'll use printed materials, videos, computer programs, job shadowing, and informational interviews with employers to learn more about possible career choices. Developing a Plan:
After choosing a career direction, we'll develop an educational and occupational plan to meet your goals. During each semester we will meet periodically to see how you are progressing and make adjustments in your plan if necessary.
Entering the World of Work
When you are ready to seek employment or an internship, we will discuss job search strategies, compose cover letters and resumes, and practice employment interviewing. We will discuss the issue of disclosing a disability to an employer.
Enter the Transition and Placement Program at any point and take advantage of services such as help with:
- Nicolet's Admissions Process
- Course Registration
- Career Exploration and Decision Making
- Educational Planning
- Meeting your Educational Plans
- Resume Writing
- Job Interview Preparation
- Job Search Strategies
- Job Placement and Referral Services
- Referrals to Financial Resources
- Referrals to Educational Resources
- Referrals to Personal Resources
- Social Skills on the Job
- Time Management
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Staying in School When the Going Gets Tough
Did You know?
- The percentage of full-time college freshmen with disabilities grew from 3% to 9% between 1978 and 1991. HEATH Resources, 1992
- In the absence of higher levels of education, persons with disabilities diminish their access to jobs that pay above average wages, and are more likely to find them- selves in jobs that pay below average wages. U.S. Department of Commerce
- College graduates with disabilities are 47% more likely to be active labor force participants than high school graduates. U.S. Bureau of Census, 1990
- College graduates with disabilities are 145% more likely to be in the labor market than high school dropouts. U.S. Bureau of Census, 1990
Testimonials
Ken Fasbender,
AODA , Koinonia Treatment Facility
The guidance I received was realistic, motivating, and helped build my self-esteem. I received lots of help with my resumes and was called at home about good job opportunities when they came up. I appreciated the fact that I was cared about as a whole person, and not just as a student. Ken Fasbender, AODA Counselor, Koinonia Treatment Facility.
Joanna Korzinek,
Youth Program Coordinator Tri-county Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc.
Through the program I discovered strengths and talents, increased my interpersonal skills, and received positive reinforcement. I also received help developing a professional looking resume and job interview skills. I learned to set challenging, but realistic, goals and increase my self-confidence. Joanna Korzinek, Youth Program Coordinator, Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc.
Amy Sacke,
Community Development Team Assistant, Marion County Family and Child Liaison Office
Working with my advisor allowed me to consider a lot of areas in today's job market that I never considered. Through this program I learned to capitalize on my assets, enhance them, and to follow my dreams. Amy Sacke