Transition Fair 2009
Do something Grant
Final Report
Student Grant Submission by: Mark Hoffman
Date: 9-20-09
Date of Transition Fair Event: 4-16 and 4-17-09
EVENT SUMMARY:
The Transition Fair 2009 was held for middle and high school students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District. Thursday, 4-16-09 was for middle school students and Friday, 4-17-09 was for high school students. An evening event was held for parents and community on 4-16-09. This event was to help students to look at different careers, to understand about individualized education plans for special education, (IEP,) and to learn about the 8 intelligence’s which are the same as the 8 smarts of knowing.
Activities:
At the event we had Brett Eastburn, our guest speaker who is a stand up comedian with no arms and legs. He spoke about his experiences in life and the sports he played in high school. His main message to the students was think before joining, and one can do anything they set their mind to, not letting challenges stop you from trying.
We also had 70 venders who explained the job they represented and what skills it took to do that job. The fire Dept. police dept., a boxing club, radio station, LSSU girls and boys basketball team, Sault Indian Hockey team, animal agencies, colleges, artists, writers, community support agencies, and many other organizations, clubs, and employment support agencies were there.
Student entertainment was provided through out the two day event. Student singers, bands, and karaoke were performed and enjoyed by all.
Students could participate in wrestling matches, ice skating, dancing, shopping at book store, or buy hand crafted items made by students.
Contributors:
Many community agencies provided food, money, and supervision at the two day event. Students ate pizza for lunch, and other foods and snacks were provided through out the day for volunteers.
