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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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Contextualising Transition to Work for Youth and Adults with Special Needs

Nur Khairiah Ghuzal, Manisah Mohd. Ali

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i12/11758

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Transition to Employment Training is a vital pathway to promote employment outcomes. Ineffective and improper transition planning and programming for post-secondary youth with Special Needs, as well as a weak partnership between special education schools, community agencies, and employers, are contributing causes of low employment rates and employment suitability, which are primarily a global phenomenon. This paper focuses on contextualising an employment transition programme that provides pre-employment training for adults with autism to achieve sustainable employment. It explains the concept of different aspects of transition to employment in previous studies and what are the factors contributing to the success of employment transition programs. It is found that effective transition program is defined by the quality of support services in relation to successful employability. Factors related to a good transition pathway were identified which are supported employment, job coaching and internship program for individual with special needs. This paper implies on the need for support from different parties for positive preparation towards gaining sustainable employment and should better guide the development of future programmes targeted at promoting employment opportunities for them.

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In-Text Citation: (Ghuzal & Ali, 2021)
To Cite this Article: Ghuzal, N. K., & Ali, M. M. (2021). Contextualising Transition to Work for Youth and Adults with Special Needs. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(12), 193–203.