Episodes
![OTP Season 4, #3: DIgnity of Risk](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
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.
![OTP Season 4 Bonus Episode: SSI Benefits Interview with WIN](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
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
![OTP Season 4, #2: OTP Transition ”Myth-busters”](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
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".
![OTP Season 4 Bonus Episode: RFA Student Success Interview Forestry](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
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.
![OTP Season 4, #1: Summer Youth Paid Work Experiences; Stories of Success](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Oct 25, 2021
OTP Season 4, #1: Summer Youth Paid Work Experiences; Stories of Success
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
OTP welcomes a new co-host, Mandy Younger, Pre ETS Coordinator from Southern Oregon. Josh and Mandy interview students who participated in the 2001 summer paid work experience RFA grant through Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation as well as CJ Webb, coordinator for the program, who also shares on what it is, who it serves and how to apply for next summer 2022 RFA 4708. There is an end- teaser for a bonus episode coming soon with another student and his experience working in forestry related areas.
![OTP Season 3, #6: Success Stories](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 12, 2021
OTP Season 3, #6: Success Stories
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Follow the pathway and progression of students navigating their way to success during a year of pandemic, setting goals and reaching new achievements. Hear how parents and agency professionals build independence and motivate towards success in the final episode of OTP, Season 3. Transcript
![OTP Season 3, #5: Fun...damental Transition Acronyms: Exploring IEP's, ISP's and IPE's](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Acronyms can be confusing and the number used in the transition world is no exception. This episodes not only defines the different plans used by Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Developmental Disabilities, but how they work together to create a strong collaborative plan and team. Transcript link
![OTP Season 3, Bonus: Westmoreland Seamless Transition Program](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 25, 2021
OTP Season 3, Bonus: Westmoreland Seamless Transition Program
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
This is a bonus re-release of Season 2, Episode 7 - "Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork" with a new intro from Josh and Nicole. Pair this listen with our Season 3 Episode 4 on Seamless Transition and you have a perfect duo of seamless information. Enjoy! Transcript
![OTP Season 3, #4: Seamless Transition](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
OTP Season 3, #4: Seamless Transition
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Explore the seamless transition model, where the last day of school and the first day of work look the same. Josh and Nicole co-host with Sarah Statham, TNF for Region 1, which includes the Portland area. Donna Lowry, TNF/PreETS Support Specialist for Eastern Oregon, takes us to Grant County interviewing a seamless team as they share what defined their success at finding employment for a student. Transcript
![OTP Season 3, #3: Person Centered Plans](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4009205/Podcast_square_v2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Dec 14, 2020
OTP Season 3, #3: Person Centered Plans
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
What is a PCP? Who does them? What are they for? OTP takes you to visit a student's person centered plan event in Burns, Oregon and to hear a panel of PCP facilitators, agency partners and a parent as they share the advantages to holding one of these facilitated plans for one your students. Transcript