Episodes

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

Friday Jan 14, 2022
OTP Season 4, #2: OTP Transition ”Myth-busters”
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
In Episode 2, the team presents myths around work and benefits with transition age youth and adults, and interviews subject matter experts to debunk them. Get some solid information to de-bunk those commonly expressed myths next time you hear them! Episode 2 also introduces us to a new feature you will enjoy..."The Voice of Pod".

Friday Nov 05, 2021
OTP Season 4 Bonus Episode: RFA Student Success Interview Forestry
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Listen in on an interview with a student sharing his insights into paid summer work and some profound life lessons. The OTP production team reflects on episode 2 and the bonus on the RFA and its' success to establish preferences for students out in the workplace.

