February 2018 Edition of Envision Equity

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ENVISION EQUITY FEBRUARY 2018 competitive integrated employment, maximizing independence, and gaining self-respect. As described by Brittany Hill (Post Secondary Transition Resource Teacher), “students and staff express how meaningful the opportunities are, referring to the time spent beyond the classroom. Students are given a real look into what post secondary opportunities are available and appropriate for their individual needs and interests. It's such a rewarding position to be able to provide the great experiences through the work that we have accomplished.” Career readiness is an essential part of transition, especially for students with disabilities. To support career readiness for our students with disabilities, JCPS has partnered with The Coalition for Workforce Diversity to implement Interviews For Success. The Coalition is a network of employers, service providers, and resources that are committed to supporting people with disabilities focusing on employment opportunities. Although there is already a very large pool of individuals with various disabilities who are eager to work, they are underrepresented in the workforce. JCPS and the Coalition for Workforce Diversity implement Interviews for Success by providing secondary school students with disabilities the opportunity to prepare, and participate in a mock interview Above, Moore Traditional students tour the FedEx plant during a field trip. Photo, Abdul Sharif. with an Coalition employer. Students gain feedback, confidence, interview experience and a few tangible items to promote positive employment outcomes in the future! “Young Empowered Self-Advocates!” (YES!) is a partnership that JCPS has with The Center For Accessible Living. YES! promotes self-advocacy skills in high school students with disabilities. Currently, seven JCPS high schools convene a group for YES! once a month. Student participants learn what it means to be an objective observer of themselves and report leaving YES! with a newfound sense of empowerment. Working together, through partnership and interagency coordination, the JCPS Pre-ETS team is excited about engagement with all community stakeholders to better support, prepare, and inspire students with disabilities. 4
ENVISION EQUITY FEBRUARY 2018 Introducing Ashley Duncan—Diversity hiring Specialist Greetings! I would like to formally introduce myself, as I eagerly begin work in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). My name is Ashley N. Duncan. I am a proud Louisville native and JCPS graduate. Most of my career has been spent increasing diversity and inclusion and managing employee relations, civil rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). I most recently held positions at the Transit Authority of River City (TARC). My statement of focus is listed below. This statement should provide some perspective as to what the future of my role and will be: • Assist JCPS leadership and our district partners to strategically meet the needs of the students, staff, and community through cultivating a diverse workforce, which will be reflected in prospective applicant pools and active/ intentional recruitment, hiring, and promoting of diverse, qualified candidates. • Support qualified individuals and resources with an emphasis on minority representation to ensure long-term development and sustainability in diversity hiring as we continue to further increase capacity within JCPS in support of the goals outlined in our district’s strategic plan, Vision 2020. Photo provided by Ashley Duncan. 5
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