One Size Does Not Fit All: Developing &

Using Individualized Employment Plans

Jenna Gold

Job Development Coordinator

GSA Building Futures Project

Agenda

• Intro to GSA Building Futures Project

• What is an IEP?

• Which client approaches are not always successful with an IEP?

• Which clients & approaches are?

• Making it SMART

• Short Term vs. Long Term

GSA Building Futures Project

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GSA Building Futures Project is a new 6 week pre-apprenticeship in the basic construction trades.

GSA Building Futures Project

Requirements• 18 + • Valid DL• HSD/GED• 8th Grade Level• Drug Free• Interviewed• Genuine Interest

Training Components• OSHA 10• CPR/First Aid• Blueprint Reading• Construction Math• Green Tech• Intro Tools & Matrl• Job Readiness

What is an IEP?

• Individualized Employment Plan– A goal plan for employment– Setting expectations– Building Self Esteem– How can I help you?

• Giving the program a guide for assisting

– More specifics to come

Clients

• Which clients might not be very successful in setting their IEPs?– Crisis Mode– “I’ll take anything”– “I want to be a millionaire”

Clients

• Which clients ARE successful with IEP’s?– “I want to be a _________, and this is how I

can get there”– Engaged– Organized– SMART (more on this later)…– Everyone can get there with guidance.

Successful IEPs Are…

• Short Term vs. Long Term– Understanding the difference– Examples

Successful IEPs Are…

• SMART– Specific– Measurable– Attainable– Realistic– Time Framed

The process…

• How to make an IEP?– Turning it over to Mignonne Willis Gray of

CET….