Transitioning into Employment

Join DRC for a live webinar

Finding your first job can be difficult. Finding a job to apply to, creating resumes, and knowing your rights at work can all be complicated, but knowing the right information can help you easily navigate this transition. Join us as we discuss information to help you transition into the workforce and self-advocate in the workplace.

*This training is presented from a peer perspective by people who have lived experience with mental disabilities.*

Live Caption and ASL Interpreter Available

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About the webinar:

Are you interested in finding a job? When we are transitioning into adulthood, the task of finding a job can seem difficult. Luckily, there are information and resources that can help you find a job and understand your rights in the workplace. Come join us as we discuss information that will help you transition into employment and self-advocate for yourself in the workplace, such as:

• Finding jobs to apply to
• Applying to jobs and creating a resume
• Understanding your rights in the workplace
• Combatting discrimination in the workplace
• Resources for transitioning into employment

Speakers:

Zofia Trexler is a Peer Self Advocacy Trainer with the Peer Self Advocacy Unit of Disability Rights California. She has lived experience with mental illness and the mental health care system, and specializes in advocating for Transitional Age Youth populations.

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