Episode

Realistic Strategies to Build Work Skills for High School and Transition-Aged Students

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The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
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Oct 20, 2025
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Summary

Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L shares his innovative "Get to Work" program, an after-school initiative providing realistic work experiences for high school students who could succeed in employment with the right supports. The program follows a monthly pattern with on-campus training focused on hard and soft skills, followed by community-based experiences at actual workplaces including pizzerias, box stores, grocery stores, and laundry facilities. Matthew discusses how occupational therapists can...