Oklahoma Transition to Education and Employment Through Mentoring

OK-TEEM is a mentoring program for young adults with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 26 residing in Caddo and Comanche counties. 

Our mission  is to create and support mentoring relationships between young adults with disabilities and the community to explore meaningful life possibilities, meaningful employment and post-secondary education.

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Picture 1- Rookie with a big smile at the basketball camp.

Picture 2- New participant at the Rookie orientation.        

What is mentoring?

Mentoring is a one-to-one committed reltionship focusimg on young adults involving trust, compassion and guidance.

Youth/Young Adults  - Are you 16-26 years old?

Transition into adulthood involves change, uncertainty, but more importantly possibilities.  OK-TEEM will assist young adults through mentoring relationships in transitioning into post secondary education and/or meaningful employment.

Picture 3- Two Rookies holding flowers.

Mentors

Picture 4- Rookie at the radio station KCCU.

Picture 5- Rookie participanting in the basketball camp.

• Parent Education
• Career Exploration
• Advocate Support
• Independent Living Services
• Job Skill
• Tutoring
• Postsecondary Support

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For more information about the above programs and services

Contact Karren Mackay-Mitzs, Program Coordinator, at

   (580) 355-3802

FAX (580) 354-9758

e-mail:  kmitzs@ou.edu