The effect of Future Quest Transition Workshops on high school students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of Future Quest Transition Workshops. Comparing the knowledge of school-to-work transition services among students who have participated in the Future Quest workshops to those who have not participated in the workshops. The comparison will be made between Bayfield County, WI students who have participated in the workshops and Douglas County students who have not. The workshops are designed to enhance the students’ knowledge of what services and opportunities are available to them as they complete high school and beyond. The intent is to help students be successful in their move from school to independent living in the community. Many students experience great difficulty in knowing what their options are and what community resources are available to them. The review of literature presents the need for school-to-work transition services and an overview of the historical and legislative background of such services.