CAREER COLLEGE Monica Isbell Coordinator of Special Needs & Counseling Services Alamance Community College
Career College is. A 16 week post-secondary certificate program for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This entry level program provides a foundation for transitioning into career or other course of study. The students further develop reading, math and computer skills along with participation in a hands-on practicum experience within their program of study.
How it all began Introductory letter from Alamance Community College to surrounding school systems Topics of discussion Transition for students beyond high school OCS Getting to know EC departments in schools Parent Outreach/Fairs
Research begins.. Coordinator of Special Needs from ACC started to look at what other programs were available for OCS students. - on campus - across the state
Outreach Other agencies (VR, OE Enterprises) ACC s Administrative Council (Vice President, Associate Deans) Curriculum Program Areas Advisory Councils
Funding Occupational Programs HRD (Human Resource Development) Basic Skills
Current Programs Automotive Assistant Health and Public Services Assistant
What is Job Specific Training? Automotive Assistant Fall 2010 Schedule Monday Thursday; 9am- 3:30pm Tuesday: Shop: 8am -10am 11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch 12:30pm -2pm: Basic Skills 2pm -3:30pm: HRD
What is Job Specific Training? Health & Public Services Assistant Fall 2010 Schedule Monday Wednesday: 9am- 11:30am Thursday: Practicum 8am- 12noon 11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch 12:30-2:00pm: Basic Skills 2:00pm -3:30pm: HRD
Basic Skills & Human Resource Development (HRD) Reading Math Basic Skills HRD Computer skills http://careercollegeacc.webs.com Job seeking skills Related to job specific training Resume development Mock job interviews
Enrollment First semester- Spring 2009 5 total students all OCS Graduates from Public School System Second semester Fall 2009 11 total 6 from Public School System 4 from CED 1 from Curriculum Third Semester- Spring 2010 12 total 3 from Public School System 6 from Adult Basic Education (ABE) 2 from Curriculum 1 from Private School
Enrollment Fourth Semester- Fall 2010 9 total - 5 from Public School Systems - 4 from Adult Basic Education (ABE) Fifth Semester Spring 2011 - not running due to low enrollment numbers
Number of Students Enrollment Chart Career College by Program 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 8 5 5 6 6 5 4 0 Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Health & Public Services Assistant Automotive Assistant As of 9/1/10
Graduation Eligibility Attend class as scheduled and be on time for class (must attend 80% of the class) Maintain a C average or better in order to be eligible for graduation Must complete all components of Career College (HRD, Basic Skills, & Program Areas)
Who is Responsible for Applying? THE STUDENT
Application Process Referral - HS OCS teacher - Transition Coordinators - OE Enterprises - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VR) Application Packet - Application - Official High School Transcript - Reference forms (3) - Take the TABE (reading and math) - Sign Expectations and Code of Conduct Statement - Statement of Interest
Application Process Continued Must be submitted by deadline TB Test for Health & Public Services Assistant Cost: $178 - received scholarships from local organizations - if a VR client, talk with your VR counselor Textbooks: purchased in the bookstore
Application Review Process Committee is made up of 2 VR Counselors 3 ACC Basic Skills Staff 1 Coordinator of Special Needs 1 School System Representative Students were notified of acceptance or denial by phone and letter by the Coordinator of Special Needs.
Graduation FALL 2010
Graduation 2009-2010 FALL 2009 SPRING 2010
After Graduation 37 graduates (from Spring 2009 Fall 2010) 11 graduates are employed (from Spring 2009 Spring 2010) - 4: Health Care Aides or Personal Care Assistants - 1: Automotive Assistant - 6: Other (Childcare, Fast Food, Grocery)
After Graduation 6 Continuing at ACC 3 in Adult Basic Education 1 in Compensatory Education 2 in Curriculum (1 Developmental Courses, 1 Green Energy Certificate) 3 in Dual Areas (employment & school)
Contact Information Monica Isbell Coordinator of Special Needs & Counseling Services Alamance Community College (336) 506-4130 monica.isbell@alamancecc.edu
Contact Information April Brantley Program Specialist for Exceptional Children Alamance-Burlington School System 336-438-4316 april_brantley@abss.k12.nc.us
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