Episodes

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
OTP Season 5, Episode 4: Student Success Stories /Hiatus Announcement
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
This last episode of season 5 focuses on stories by teachers around successes that they have seen with students. At the end there is a special announcement about a hiatus for OTP as we re-focus our teams and work for 2024-25. Thanks to all our listeners!

Monday Jun 19, 2023
OTP Season 5, Episode 3:OSTC Live Interview Brad Butler II
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Top youth and school motivational speaker, keynote for the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference, Brad Butler II, takes some time to share about his past, work with students and his books, speaking, and mission. He shares his principles for success and encouragement on supporting students looking for their future path. His message of hope will inspire you. Check out his website: https://www.bradbutler2.com/

Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Listen to the first-ever live recording of the Oregon Transition Podcast. Recorded in Eugene, Oregon, March 2023. The program includes 2 student interviews around working and future goals, Exploring Career Technical Education (CTE) in Eugene Public Schools and an award given to OTP as :Transition Podcast of the Year".

Monday Jun 05, 2023
OTP Season 5, Episode 1: Identifying Opportunities with STEM
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
This episode's focus is on Interviews with students and teachers using STEM, (Science, Technology Engineering & Math) to discover career tracks and plan for the future. Youth Transition Program Specialists share how students with disabilities are empowered to identify their own interests and choose their own paths.

Monday Nov 14, 2022
OTP Season 5 Teaser
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
The entire OTP podcast team get together to share season fives' mission and get you ready for some great transition stories. Join us for another year of Oregon Transition Podcast!

Friday Aug 12, 2022
OTP Season 4 Bonus Episode: Oregon ABLE Account Savings Plan
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
This bonus episode is the full interview with Oregon Treasury contact for Oregon ABLE Savings Plan that had excerpts in the last full episode on Supported Decision Making , Season 4. There was so much valuable information that it needed to be its' own bonus. For more information on ABLE savings plans visit their website here.

Monday Aug 01, 2022
OTP Season 4, Episode 4: Supported Decision Making
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
SDM = Supported Decision Making. This episode explores the difference between guardianship and exercising SDM. There are various ways individuals can be supported for daily decisions, job exploration, financial literacy and post-secondary training and education. Listen as Josh and Mandy interview various professionals around these areas.

Wednesday May 25, 2022
OTP Season 4 Bonus Episode: Jordyn’s Student Podcast Project
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Student from Southern Oregon, Jordyn Spires, shares a podcast she wrote, recorded and produced on her own. Jordan worked with the OTP team to learn skills to produce this bonus episode as a part of her goal to one day work in broadcasting and recording. Listen in on her interview about working with therapeutic horses and the benefits for clients riding and handling the horses.

Monday May 16, 2022
OTP Season 4, #3: DIgnity of Risk
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Two students share their experiences stepping out into new areas of life, gaining confidence as they overcomes barriers. Hear their successes and also from those who supported them on the way. Interviews include experiences moving into college and work, and a student-created podcast project soon to be released as an OTP Bonus episode.

Friday Feb 18, 2022
OTP Season 4 Bonus Episode: SSI Benefits Interview with WIN
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
A spin-off of the myth-busters episode, the myth around social security income and work had so much great information it had to be added as its' own bonus episode. Mandy Younger interviews the Oregon Work Incentives Network on the world of SSI benefits management and work. WIN website