College to Career at Fresno City College
College to Career (C2C) at Fresno City College is a three - year program designedto improve employment outcomes for students with intellectual disability (ID) andto expand the range of jobs available to them. C2C program offerings include on-campus instruction, support from educational coaches, on and off-campusinternships related to students’ employment goals, and job placement with follow-up, as needed. Program focus areas are: employment, self-determination, andcollege course access. Students participate in campus activities to improve socialand communication skills required for success in getting and retaining a job.
Students with ID take the following types of courses:
- Typical college courses for credit
- Developmental service courses for basic skills upon program entry
Housing: There are no housing options for any students at the college.
Duration: Students will complete the program after three years of academic andvocational training, work experience, and successful placement in competitiveintegrative employment
Admission
Eligibility:
Criteria for admission include:
- The applicant is required to be a current consumer of the Regional Center withan intellectual disability
- At least 20 years of age or graduated with a high school diploma.
- The applicant must have a commitment to work and be prepared for thedemands of school
- Demonstrated compliance with the College Code of Conduct
- Ability to work, with decreasing support, in an independent placement followingthe C2C program.
- Meet the same requirements as all other students applying to this college
- Be able to safely navigate the campus independently
- Must meet eligibility guidelines for state agencies (i.e., VR, Adult DD agencies)
- Have basic safety skills in an unsupervised setting
- Have practical reading and writing skills
Application:
Applications are available through case managers at the Central Valley RegionalCenter, as well as the DSPS office at Fresno City College.
Program Content
Credit, Degree or Award: Award of participation/completion, for-credit academiccertificate.
Course Types: Vocational training, basic skills; specialized classes for students withdisabilities, mainstream integrated college courses in the participant’s field of study.
Volunteer opportunities, Internships & Employment: Volunteer opportunities,internships, work experience, paid competitive integrated employment
Costs
Please inquire with program staff for detailed information regarding associatedcosts and fees (i.e. Tuition, Application, Books, and Miscellaneous).
Tuition Fees:
$46/unit; Students must complete the FAFSA online, and can apply for fee waivers;remaining costs are paid by Department of Rehabilitation
Cost of books per year:
Book costs vary. The cost of books is covered by the Department of Rehabilitation.
Program Transition
Transition services for Students exiting the program:
Assistance is provided in career counseling, job search, and placement.
Course Type
Specialized classes for students with disabilities; Independent living skills; and Vocational training
Credit, Degree or Award
Certificate; Credit Courses; Non Credit Courses; Award of participation/completion
Contact person:
Tiffany Myers
Contact email:
Phone:
(559) 442-8237
Fresno City College
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