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Title: Trans employment project launches in LA
Post by: LostInTime on April 03, 2007, 07:28:16 AM
Post by: LostInTime on April 03, 2007, 07:28:16 AM
link (http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-4061.html)
"What we do is sit down with each of these clients and discuss various options with them. These range from seeking employment at businesses we know to have supportive policies to possibly putting off their transition until they're securely employed.
"We even coach them on how to respond to interview questions about their gender identity or transitioning process."
The programme extends well beyond job-placement assistance, including offering case management services and referrals to numerous support services.
"What we do is sit down with each of these clients and discuss various options with them. These range from seeking employment at businesses we know to have supportive policies to possibly putting off their transition until they're securely employed.
"We even coach them on how to respond to interview questions about their gender identity or transitioning process."
The programme extends well beyond job-placement assistance, including offering case management services and referrals to numerous support services.