Designing Inclusive Workforce Pathways: Building a Shared Foundation for Transition Success

This kickoff session introduces UDL as a framework for designing inclusive transition experiences and workforce pathways. Participants will explore how schools, families, and employers can work together to reduce barriers, support learner variability, and create meaningful opportunities for career exploration and employment.

Objectives:

• Explain how Universal Design for Learning supports inclusive transition and workforce pathway design.

   

• Analyze barriers that impact student participation in work-based learning and career exploration.

   

• Identify collaborative strategies that strengthen partnerships among schools, families, employers, and community organizations.

   

Target Audience

Transition Coordinators, Work-Based Learning Coordinators, Special Educators, Regular Educators, School Counselors, Administrators, Job Coaches, VR Staff, Employers, Career Tech Education Staff