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About Us

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Mission Statement

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The Vocational Alliance mission is to assist students with disabilities by building a bridge between school, employment, and the community, founded on academic and vocational experiences.

What is the Vocational Alliance?

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The Vocational Alliance is a network of LADSE Vocational Services Unit, Riverside Brookfield, Lyons Township, Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central High Schools. The second line of the Alliance is our business and community organization partnerships with area businesses through the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation. Additionally, we have ongoing relationships with area organizations that support the transition of students through vocational and academic services.

LADSE Vocational Alliance and the West Suburban Chamber Foundation Collaborative Service Flow Chart

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The Vocational Alliance Staff

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Karen Steffan, MS, CRC, Program Coordinator

708.482.1170, ksteffan@ladse.org

Alex Budziszewski, CRC, Transition Specialist

708.482.1176, abudziszewski@ladse.org

Tricia Iraci, Case Service Expediter

708.482.1186, tiraci@ladse.org

Dr. Joanne Messina, Transition Consultant

708.482.1182, jmessina@ladse.org

Karrie Pece, Transition Experience Facilitator

708.482.1199, x-3146, kpece@ladse.org

Hannah Piotrowski, Job Coach

708.482.1155, tpiotrowski@ladse.org

Mark Recker, Transition Specialist

708.482.1166, mrecker@ladse.org

Jackie Schaefers, Job Developer

708.482.1195, jschaefers@ladse.org

Dianna Tomisek, Transition Experience Facilitator

708.482.1199, x3018, dtomisek@ladse.org