High school work experience is a predictor of postsecondary employment success for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Developing integrated work experiences often requires schools to partner with local businesses; yet, secondary special education transition teams may not have prior experience or preparation in this type of transition work. Drawing on supported employment research, this article provides transition specialists and secondary special educators with practical strategies for identifying and engaging with potential local business partners and creating networking opportunities that build effective relationships.

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发展智障和发展性残疾青年工作经验的策略

高中工作经验是智力和发育残疾（IDD）青年人中学毕业后就业成功的预测指标。发展综合的工作经验通常需要学校与当地企业合作；但是，中等特殊教育过渡小组可能没有这种过渡工作的经验或准备。借助受支持的就业研究，本文为过渡专业人士和中学特殊教育者提供了实用的策略，用于识别潜在的本地业务合作伙伴并与之互动，并创造建立有效关系的机会。