Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling
Navigating First Jobs: A Conceptual Framework for Advancing Self-Determination in High School Employment for Transition Students
Paid employment during high school is among the strongest predictors of postschool competitive integrated employment for students with disabilities. Yet, access to early work experiences and the quality of those experiences remain uneven. The existing transition research emphasizes the importance of obtaining paid work; however, there is less guidance on how to structure first jobs to promote self-determined behavior that supports long-term career development. This conceptual article advances self-determination the …