This study examined how job-related field experiences affect job readiness in secondary transition students in River Falls, Wisconsin. Pre and post-surveys of 6 students with disabilities and their case managers found that students' self-assessed confidence increased by 3.3% on average, while case managers observed an 8% increase. Area transition teachers also felt that community-based experiences have significant positive effects on students' job readiness. The study concluded that field experiences improve students' awareness of needed work skills and their ability to function independently.