The Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is a cooperative agreement between the Palm Springs High School (PSHS, Palm Springs Unified School  District (PSUSD), Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) and the California Department of Rehabilitation* (DOR.) The program assists PSHS students with their transition from school to work. Support through the TPP can be provided in the areas of vocational assessment, employment readiness training, job skills training, employment subsidization (up to 100 hours,) job coaching, post-employment support and post-graduation support. To qualify for TPP services, students must be in their junior or senior year and they must have an active Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Upon enrollment in the TPP, students are assigned to a DOR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The DOR Counselor, RCOE, and PSHS staff will work with students to identify a goal and locate a business at which they can work towards meeting that goal. Ultimately, the goal of the TPP is to support students through a minimum of 90 days of gainful, unsubsidized employment.

Students interested in the program are encouraged to discuss the TPP with their teacher at Palm Springs High or RCOE representative . Inquiries regarding the program can also be made to Shara L. Cabreros at the PSHS Office at 760-778-0400.

*The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.