Your Growth Co‑Pilot

Using the Bridges From School To Work Chat & Voice Assistant

A focused resource for all your school-to-work questions.

1 ▪ What the assistant delivers

• Encouraging support for youth with disabilities
• Clear guidance on job readiness and placement
• Helpful tips for post-placement success
• Insights from real program outcomes

2 ▪ Starting a text chat

• Enter your question or topic in the text field.
• Provide any relevant details (e.g. disability needs, timeline).
• Send your message for a quick, personalized response.

Sample prompts

• How can I prepare for job placement during transition planning?
• Which workplace readiness training tips help me get hired?
• Is post-placement support essential for youth with disabilities?
• What disability employment resources are available for ongoing job coaching?

3 ▪ Starting a voice chat

• Click or tap the microphone icon in the assistant interface.
• Speak your question or request clearly and at a moderate pace.
• Wait for the assistant’s spoken response, or switch to text any time.

Tip: Use a noise-free area for the best voice recognition.

4 ▪ Best-practice tips

• Keep job goals realistic but optimistic
• Ask about specialized accommodations early
• Celebrate small wins to build long-term confidence

5 ▪ Boundaries & safety

DO’S
• Focus on school-to-work issues and best practices
• Discuss disability-friendly approaches and success stories
• Ask clarifying questions about program steps

DON’TS
• Provide specific legal or financial advice
• Share private or confidential information
• Use negative language that undermines abilities

Resource links

• https://bridgestowork.org/