Youth Taking Charge of Their Own Transition: Part I-The Role of CILs: April 20, 2011

The New Community Opportunities Center at ILRU offers three on-demand trainings on the role of the CIL in facilitating and advancing successful youth transition. In this program, "Youth Taking Charge of Their Own Transition: The Role of CILs," the presenter provides participants with strategies on how CILs can use existing services they provide for all populations to support youth in transition. The three programs include: •Part 1: Youth Taking Charge of Their Own Transition: The Role of CILs •Part 2: Best Practice Models to Enhance Transition to College and Careers •Part 3: CIL Strategies for Involving Parents in the Transition Process Upon completion of this on-demand training, participants will have knowledge and resources, which will enable them to: --Describe tools and strategies for self-assessment of student’s needs, interests, and preferences --Assist the student with developing an Independent Living Plan that enables the youth to describe and take charge of their transition process --Through peer mentoring, support students to gain the independent living and advocacy skills necessary for them to achieve their goals --Identify other resources available to youth and young adults that can support them in achieving their goals