Youth Transition Conference
The Youth Transition Conference gives students opportunities to learn more about employment, post-secondary education, social and independent living skills, self-advocacy and more. Participants will meet service providers, role models, and other youth with similar needs.
When & Where
Friday, November 7
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Conference Cost: The cost of this conference for general attendees is $34, but individuals registering for DVR support will only be charged $5. If a student would like to be funded by DVR please reach out to Caralee Morrison, DVR (715.679.5527) for instructions on how to register a student.
Registration deadline: October 24, 2025
Schedule at a Glance
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Check In |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Introduction and Welcome in the Gymnasium |
| 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Speaker – Cody Clark |
| 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions One |
| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Break |
| 11:15 a.m. – Noon | Breakout Sessions Two |
| Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Magic Show with Cody Clark |
| 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions Three |
| 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. | Wrap Up and Door Prizes in Gymnasium |
Keynote Title – Revealing the Secrets Behind Essential Skills
Keynote Description:
Cody breaks the magician’s code by revealing some secrets….but not of magic tricks! Instead, he’ll be sharing the secrets behind essential life skills. These can seem harder for disabled people than everyone else, which is why Cody offers simple, easy to remember techniques for personal management skills, handling conflicts, and taking care of your emotions. By the time this talk ends, your students will have the essential skills needed for work and home.
Presenter Bio
Cody Clark is a professional magician/autistic self-advocate from Louisville, KY. He shares his magic shows and talks for audiences ranging from public library patrons, K-12 students, college students, educators, and corporate employees how autism makes him see the world differently and that he and others with autism have similar life goals and desires as anyone else. His mission is to help people realize that differences like autism are nothing to be scared of - but rather a different way of thinking.
His past clients include major universities like University of Kentucky and Ohio State University, corporations like Energizer Batteries, Domino’s Pizza, and Delta Faucet Company, and he’s even testified for the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee! He can be found at codyclarkmagic.com or on social media as @codyclarkmagic.
Event Sponsor
Vendors
Interested in showcasing your organization at this conference? Your group will have the opportunity to reach approximately 200 students.
Please reach out to Ann Lepak with the Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. (ODC) to inquire about becoming a vendor at this event, or register and pay online.
Vendor Deadline: October 3, 2025
Questions
Contact Sara Schueller (ODC Inc) at sschueller@odcinc.com regarding event questions.
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Ashley Borchardt (Mid-State Technical College) regarding registration inquiries.
If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.
