Going from high school to the adult world is a huge transition for young people. Learning job skills and gaining work experience is challenging for many teens, but the WorkAbility/Transition Partnership “school-to-world” program—a joint venture between the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), local school districts, and area businesses—provides a valuable opportunity for training and work-based experience. This school year, SCOE collaborated to serve more than 700 middle school and high school students across Sacramento County.
At the 29th Annual School-to-World Ceremony, held today at Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School, SCOE celebrated about 40 of its own students for their success in the job skills program. Students from Hickey, Palmiter, and Colley Jr./Sr. High Schools, plus Cordova Lane Senior Extension and North Area Community School, were recognized.
School-to-World Award Recipient
Each year, a standout student is selected to receive the School-to-World Award for demonstrating self-advocacy, determination, perseverance, and growth. This year’s award went to Sally C., a student in the Senior Extension program at Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High School. Sally will graduate later this month. She was recently hired by Papas & Wings of Galt after completing her work experience there. She plans to attend cosmetology school and community college, pursuing a degree in business to help her grow her online jewelry business.
About the WorkAbility/Transition Partnership Program
SCOE and district partners collaborate with area businesses on the WorkAbility/Transition Partnership program. It offers students valuable entry-level job experience, connections with local business professionals, an opportunity for immediate use of newly acquired job skills, and an active way to learn social skills. Students receive school-based career exploration opportunities, job readiness curriculum support, support with résumé building, career assessments, referrals to California Department of Rehabilitation services, employment resources, and more.
Business Partners
A wide variety of local businesses were recognized for providing employment and other workforce preparation assistance to students in SCOE’s WorkAbility/Transition Partnership “school-to-world” program. Partners this year included:
- Ace Hardware (Galt)
- Bright Learning
- Burnside Coffee Bar
- City of Galt (Public Works)
- CVS (Galt)
- CVS (Sacramento Club Center)
- Denny's (Galt)
- Dry Creek Golf Course
- Eskaton (Roseville)
- Estralita Café
- Falling Prices
- Fifth Street Salon
- Galt Chamber of Commerce
- Galt Kabobs & Gyros
- Galt Library
- Galt Market
- Galt Rock & Asphalt Products Inc.
- Goodwill (Alta Arden)
- Goodwill (W. Stockton)
- Grizzly Hollow Head Start (SETA After School)
- Grocery Outlet (Citrus Heights)
- Grocery Outlet (Natomas)
- Hope for Horses
- L'Chaymin
- Napa Auto Parts (Galt)
- Papas & Wings
- Plush Puppy Dog Grooming
- Rio Vista High School (Custodial)
- Rio Vista High School (Laundry)
- Rio Vista Library
- Robins Nest
- Sheila's Country Rose
- Shop Heroic
- Smart & Final
- West Coast Sourdough