Earlier this month the first ever State Job Olympics were held in Columbia Missouri. This program has been developed by the University of Missouri as part of their Pre-Employee Transition Services Program.
Students who medaled at their regional event competed in events showcasing the skills they’ve learned at school. These skills are designed to help students with disabilities transition from high school into competitive, integrated employment settings. Events representing real-world job and employment situations are judged by community members, business owners, and education professionals.
Throughout the day, students competed in events such as sweeping, sorting laundry, coin recognition, stocking shelves, folding towels, vacuuming, bag stuffing, and stuffing envelopes. They also had the opportunity to practice interviewing for a job with real business leaders from the community.
Both West Plains and Thayer had strong showings as both schools brought home multiple medals.
West Plains:
Audrianna Dionne
1st Place – Sorting Office Mail
2nd Place – Car Detailing
Chase Elliott
1st Place – Vacuuming
2nd Place – Sorting Silverware
Makela Tran
1st Place – Sorting Towels
3rd Place – Childcare
Keira Howell
1st Place – Bagging Groceries
Thayer:
Carl Bockover
1st Place- Coffee Shop group B
2nd Place-Wiping Tables Group B
Lucinda Wilson
3rd Place-Vacuuming Group B
3rd Place- Coffee Shop Group B
Traben Hurtt
1st Place-Restaurant Hosting Group B
1st Place-Silverware Sorting Group C
Congratulations to all of the students who qualified and competed in the first ever job Olympics.
