The Virtual Job Coach can be used in a
K-12 transition classroom or pull out group
for learners who are transitioning to adulthood. This model is appropriate for students who need significant assistance completing the modules and extra instruction to reinforce key concepts, or for younger learners who may have less experience in the process of planning a career and finding and keeping a job.Hear from others
about their experience.
Why It Works
Designed by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities.
Research-based, research-validated approach and content.
Incremental instruction illustrating skills and strategies step by step.
Video models, graphics, and audio playback on every screen to support audio-visual learners.
Clutter-free workspace minimizes distractions and supports sensory needs
Comprehensive Instructor Guides help teachers deepen learners’ understanding, plan instruction, and assess comprehension with flexible activities.
How It Works
The instructor makes and monitors assignments for groups of learners, choosing a pre-planned 18- or 36-week curriculum or customizing assignments based on learners’ needs.
Instructors guide learners through the content in class, using suggested scripts provided in the instructor guides.
Instructors assess and extend learning using the additional activities, discussion questions, role plays, real-world explorations, and extended unit projects provided in the comprehensive instructor guides.
What You Get
29 Career Planning and 58 Job Search Skills modules including 30+ hours of instruction and 25+ video models.
Writable PDFS the learner can use and reuse to get and stay organized.
Coming Soon: 50+ Workplace Skills modules addressing communication, collaboration, self-regulation, and self-advocacy in the workplace.
Internet-based instruction available 24-7, accessible on any device using supported browsers.
Comprehensive instructor guides for each unit with multiple, flexible assessment and enrichment options.
Financial support for the Virtual Job Coach was provided by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
through its Enabling Technology: Collaborating for the Future initiative, with federal funds* made available by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities. * $224,967, 75% DD funds; 27,617, 25% non-federal resources.