CHCCS + VR = TRAC

Transition Readiness Agency Collaborative (TRAC) - an interagency collaboration among CHCCS, North Carolina Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation (NCDVR), and UNC TEACCH

The purpose of Transition Ready Agency Collaborative (TRAC) is to meet the federal and state requirement that all students leave high school college or career ready and meet the state initiative that high school transition planning include post secondary opportunities and employment options.

• TRAC is a supplementary service to enhance the Transition Services provided at each high school for students in AC, OCS, and FRC pathways.

• Goal: Provide a continuum of services to students with disabilities. Services are specially designed to maximize their potential to enter into competitive and integrative employment, post-secondary education/training, and participation in community living.

Pre-ETS services with VR encompass 5 Domains:

1. Job Exploration Counseling

2. Workplace Readiness Training

3. Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE)

4. Counseling on Post-Secondary Training Options

5. Instruction in Self-Advocacy