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(Southern) Spring Regional Workshop: Ready to Work Together: Strengthening Interagency Collaboration for Student Employment

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
Illinois Center for Transition and Work
Location
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville: 2022 Morris University Center, 6 Hairpin Drive, SIU
Date
Feb 24, 2026   9:30 am - 2:30 pm  
Speaker
Melanie Phelan and Jessica Sipovic
Cost
$40
Registration
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Contact
Heidy Barcus
E-Mail
hbarcus@illinois.edu
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This interactive session gives participants practical tools to strengthen interagency collaboration in supporting students with disabilities on their path to employment. Attendees will learn about interagency collaboration requirements and ways to build stronger relationships with outside agencies such as vocational rehabilitation, developmental disability services, workforce boards, and community organizations. The session will highlight key team roles, effective communication methods, and strategies to create a sustainable, coordinated process for a successful transition from school to work. 

Registration Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026 (register by Feb. 10 if you have dietary restrictions)

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