Eagle Point Elementary Pen Pals

Pen Pal Exchange 2016-17

The Transition program participated in a year long pen pal exchange with 3rd grade students at Eagle Point Elementary school in Oakdale.

This year the culminating activity was to meet your pen pal in person. Students from both programs truly enjoyed the year of exchanging letters and learning about each other.  Activities and fun were shared by all.

Northeast Metro 916 Awards 2016-17

Construction Occupations Stephen Thomson

May 25th 2017 Northeast Metro 916 Career & Technical Center held the yearly awards ceremony at the White Bear Lake campus.  Guest speaker Pa Nhia Her was a recent graduate of 916 Dental program and is currently working in the Dental field as her career.  She spoke of the challenges she has faced and how she has worked to overcome each obstacle to achieve her dreams.  She stated "Life never works out the way you plan it. But don't let the set backs stop you from achieving your goals." The following Transition students received awards in the photos below. Please congratulate them on their hard work and outstanding achievement.

Auto Dismantling Max Coleman & Nikolay Getchell

Education & Human Services Brittany Sobanski

Animal Science Allison Kazmierczak

Former Transition Student Graduates From Saint Paul College

Andy Schmidt 3.7 GPA

Former Stillwater Transition student Andy Schmidt just graduated from the Saint Paul College Cabinet Making Program.  Andy was at the top of his class with a 3.7 GPA.

The Cabinetmaking program is 35 college credits and prepares students for obtaining work in the cabinet industry. Saint Paul College boasts a 92% rate of obtaining employment after the completion of their program.  Andy has secured employment at Forest Productions in Maplewood.





To learn more about the program and it's requirements click on the following link http://saintpaul.edu/programs/cabinetmaking

Congratulations Andy we at Transitions in Stillwater are VERY PROUD of your accomplishment!

A Step Towards Independence For Charlie

Charlie Bristow Oak Marsh Golf Course Employee

Charlie Bristow works part time as a cart attendant and grounds keeper at Oak Marsh Golf course in Oakdale. Charlie has earned his drivers license so he can move carts on the course for his job.  However, Charlie does not have enough driving experience yet to actually drive to and from his worksite. Therefore, through practical experience and guidance this year in the Transition Program Charlie has learned how contact Transit Link transportation to schedule his rides to work weekly.

Charlie pays the small fee of $2.25 to ride Transit Link. Now his father does not have to take off time from his job to transport Charlie to work.  The Transit Link service is a very valuable tool for young adults in an area like Stillwater, in which transportation services are minimal.  It is a wonderful community resource that is available all Washington County residents.  To learn more about Transit Link click the following link: https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Services/Transit-Link/Washington-County-Transit-Link-Service.aspx 

Charlie is very happy he has learned how to access this mode of transportation to his job and will continue to take Transit Link this summer as the golfing season heats up at Oak Marsh.