Building Career PATHS (Postschool Achievement Through Higher Skills) for Young Women With Disabilities |
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| Authors: | Lauren Lindstrom Bonnie Doren Cindy Post Allison Lombardi |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services;2. College of Education, University of Oregon;3. Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin–Madison;4. Lane Education Services District, , Eugene, Oregon;5. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut |
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| Abstract: | The PATHS (Postschool Achievement Through Higher Skills) curriculum is designed to address the career development needs of young women with disabilities and other barriers. Participants (N = 110) in a pilot test of the curriculum showed increases in vocational self‐efficacy, social efficacy, and awareness of disability/gender issues related to career planning, whereas those in the comparison group did not make similar gains. Qualitative findings from focus groups (N = 68) revealed that PATHS participants improved in self‐confidence, self‐awareness, ability to identify strengths, knowledge of multiple career options, and the capacity to set goals and plan for future careers. |
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| Keywords: | career development gender identity disability school‐to‐work transition |
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